GPSMAP 162. chartplotting receiver. owner s manual and reference guide

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1 GPSMAP 162 chartplotting receiver owner s manual and reference guide

2 GARMIN Corporation Software Version 2.50 or above Internal Database Version 2.00 Introduction Foreward GARMIN International, Inc., 1200 East 151 st Street, Olathe, KS 66062, U.S.A. Tel. 913/ or 800/ Fax 913/ GARMIN (Europe) Ltd., Unit 5, The Quadrangle, Abbey Park Industrial Estate, Romsey SO51 9AQ, U.K. Tel. 44/ Fax 44/ GARMIN Corporation, No. 68, Jangshu 2 nd Road, Shijr, Taipei County, Taiwan Tel. 886/ Fax 886/ All rights reserved. Except as expressly provided herein, no part of this manual may be reproduced, copied, transmitted, disseminated, downloaded or stored in any storage medium, for any purpose without prior written consent of GARMIN Corporation. GARMIN Corporation hereby grants permission to download a single copy of this manual onto a hard drive or other electronic storage medium to be viewed for personal use, provided that such electronic or printed copy of this manual or revision must contain the complete text of this copyright notice and provided further that any unauthorized commercial distribution of this manual is strictly prohibited. Information in this manual is subject to change without notice. GARMIN Corporation reserves the right to change or improve its products and to make changes in the content without obligation to notify any person or organization of such changes. Visit the GARMIN website ( for current updates and supplemental information concerning the use and operation of this and other GARMIN products. I GARMIN, Autolocate, and TracBack are registered trademarks, MapSource, and BlueChart are trademarks of GARMIN Corporation and may not be used without the express permission of GARMIN Corporation. June 2001 Part Number Rev. C Printed in Taiwan i

3 Introduction Preface and Registration H Why should you register your GARMIN GPS unit: Notification of Product Updates Notification of New Products Lost or Stolen unit tracking Preface Congratulations on choosing one of the most advanced marine navigation systems available! The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 utilizes the proven performance of GARMIN GPS and full featured mapping to create an unsurpassed marine navigation chartplotter. To get the most out of your new navigation system, take the time to go through this owner s manual and learn the operating procedures for your unit. This manual is broken down into two parts for your convenience. Part One introduces you to the GPSMAP 162 and provides a Getting Started tour so you may become more familiar with the unit. This section will provide you with a basic working knowledge necessary to use the unit to its fullest potential. Part Two is divided into sections that provide detailed references to the advanced features and operations of the GPSMAP 162. This allows you to concentrate on a specific topic quickly and look up detailed information about the GPSMAP 162. Customer Service Product Registration Help us better support you by completing our on-line registration today! Have the serial number of your GPSMAP 162 handy and connect to our website ( Look for the Product Registration link on the Home page. Also, be sure to record your serial number in the area provided on page iv of this manual. F NOTE: If you have previously registered a GARMIN product purchase using a mail-in registration card, we invite you to re-register using our NEW on-line system. Many services provided by our new product registration system are now being automated and re-registering your purchase ensures you the best possible support from GARMIN. ii

4 The GPS system is operated by the United States government, which is solely responsible for its accuracy and maintenance. The system is subject to changes which could affect the accuracy and performance of all GPS equipment. Although the GARMIN GPSMAP 162 is a precision electronic NAVigation AID (NAVAID), any NAVAID can be misused or misinterpreted and, therefore, become unsafe. The electronic chart is an aid to navigation and is designed to facilitate the use of authorized government charts, not replace them. Only official government charts and notices to mariners contain all information needed for safe navigation and, as always, the user is responsible for their prudent use. Use the GPSMAP 162 at your own risk. To reduce the risk of unsafe operation, carefully review and understand all aspects of this Owner s Manual and thoroughly practice operation using the simulator mode prior to actual use. When in actual use, carefully compare indications from the GPSMAP 162 to all available navigation sources, including the information from other NAVAIDs, visual sightings, charts, etc. For safety, always resolve any discrepancies before continuing navigation. NOTE: This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. There is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by relocating the equipment or connecting the equipment to a different circuit. Consult an authorized dealer or other qualified technician for additional help if these remedies do not correct the problem. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC limits for class B digital devices for home or office use. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Introduction Warning and Precautions MAP DATA INFORMATION: One of the goals of GARMIN is to provide customers with the most complete and accurate cartography that is available to us at a reasonable cost. We use a combination of governmental and private data sources, which we identify (as required) in product literature and copyright messages displayed to the consumer. Virtually all data sources contain inaccurate or incomplete data to some degree. This is particularly true outside the United States, where complete and accurate digital data is either not available or prohibitively expensive. I CAUTION: IT IS THE USER S RESPONSIBILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT PRUDENTLY. THIS PRODUCT IS INTENDED TO BE USED ONLY AS A NAVIGATIONAL AID AND MUST NOT BE USED FOR ANY PURPOSE REQUIRING PRECISE MEASUREMENT OF DIRECTION, DISTANCE, LOCATION, OR TOPOGRAPHY. iii

5 Introduction Warranty and Serial Number Serial Number Use this area to record the serial number (8-digit number located on the bottom of the unit) in case it is lost, stolen, or needs service. Be sure to keep your original sales receipt in a safe place or attach a photocopy inside the manual. Serial Number: I The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 has no user-serviceable parts. Should you ever encounter a problem with your unit, please take it to an authorized GARMIN dealer for repairs. The GPSMAP 162 is fastened shut with screws. Any attempt to open the case to change or modify the unit in any way will void your warranty and may result in permanent damage to the equipment. LIMITED WARRANTY GARMIN Corporation warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. GARMIN will, at its sole option, repair or replace any components that fail in normal use. Such repairs or replacement will be made at no charge to the customer for parts or labor. The customer is, however, responsible for any transportation costs. This warranty does not cover failures due to abuse, misuse, accident or unauthorized alteration or repairs. THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES CONTAINED HEREIN ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING ANY LIABILITY ARISING UNDER ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, STATUTORY OR OTHERWISE. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, WHICH MAY VARY FROM STATE TO STATE. IN NO EVENT SHALL GARMIN BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER RESULTING FROM THE USE, MISUSE, OR INABILITY TO USE THIS PRODUCT OR FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. To obtain warranty service, call the GARMIN Customer Service department (913/ ) for a returned merchandise tracking number. The unit should be securely packaged with the tracking number clearly marked on the outside of the package and sent freight prepaid and insured to a GARMIN warranty service station. A copy of the original sales receipt is required as the proof of purchase for warranty repairs. GARMIN retains the exclusive right to repair or replace the unit or software or offer a full refund of the purchase price at its sole discretion. SUCH REMEDY SHALL BE YOUR SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY FOR ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY. iv

6 Designed for detailed electronic charting capability, the GARMIN GPSMAP 162 is a powerful navigation device that can give you the navigation information you need: Precision Performance High-contrast, four-level gray, LCD screen with backlighting 12-channel parallel receiver tracks and uses up to 12 satellites for fast, accurate positioning WAAS Capable Differential-Ready Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy case, waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7 Introduction Capabilities Advanced Navigating and Plotting 500 alphanumeric waypoints with selectable icons and comments Built-in Americas basemap to 20 miles includes detailed ocean, river and lake coastlines, cities, interstates, US state highways and local thoroughfares 20 reversible routes with up to 30 waypoints each Uploadable maps up to 2.5 Megabytes of data using GARMIN s MapSource PC products Coordinates: Lat/Lon, UTM/UPS, Loran TD, plus 15 grids, including Maidenhead TracBack route feature which allows you to quickly retrace your track log to a starting position Built-in simulator mode v

7 vi Index Tab Top Index Tab Bottom Before installing and getting started with your unit, please check to see that your package includes the following items. If any parts are missing, please contact your GARMIN dealer immediately. Standard Package: GPSMAP 162 Unit Bail Mount with knobs Mounting Bracket* Mount Bracket with Internal Antenna** GA 29 Remote Marine Antenna with 30 cable and BNC connector* MapSource Fishing Hot Spots and MapSource Waterways & Lights CD-ROMs*** Power/Data Cable AC Power/PC Interface Cable Protective Cover Owner s Manual and Quick Reference Guide * Included with part number ** Included with part number *** Included with part number Optional Accessories: Cigarette Lighter Adapter PC Interface Cable EURO A/C PC Adapter MapSource CDs: Fishing Hot Spots, BlueChart, US Waterways & Lights, US Topo, US Roads & Recreation, European Roads & Recreation, and WorldMap GA 26C Remote Automobile Antenna with mounts, 30 cable and BNC connector GA 29F Surface Mount GPS Antenna with 30 cable and BNC connector Second Mounting Station Flush Mounting Kit 1 RAM Swivel Mount

8 Introduction i-viii Foreword i Preface and Registration ii Warnings and Precautions iii Warranty and Serial Number iv Capabilities v Packing List vi How To Index viii Section One: Getting Started Keypad Usage, Selecting Options, Entering Data, Initializing the Receiver, Power On/Off, Contrast, Backlighting, Simulator, Description of Main Pages, Simulated Tour Section Two: Reference Status Page and Options Map Page and Options Map Page Configuration Compass Page and Options Highway Page and Options Waypoints Creating Reviewing and Editing Options Nearest Proximity Going to a Destination TracBack MOB Routes Creating Route List Page Reviewing and Editing Active Route Page Main Menu Page Track Tab Trip, Time and Pages Tabs System Tab Units Tab Communication Tab Alarm Tab Celestial Tab Tide Tab Appendix A: Loran TD Appendix B: Time Offsets Appendix C: Messages Appendix D: Map Datums Appendix E: Navigation Terms Appendix F: Specifications Appendix G: Installation Appendix H: Advanced NMEA Setup Appendix I: Index Introduction Table of Contents vii

9 Index Tab Top Index Tab Bottom H The list to the right is provided to help you quickly find some of the more important procedures you will use on your new GPSMAP 162. TO DO THIS: SEE PAGE(S): Turn the unit on or off , 6, 17 Initialize the GPS receiver (first time use) Adjust screen contrast or backlighting Enter data and select options Learn how the operate the unit s function keys Mark your present location as a waypoint , Go to a destination , Create and use a route Learn about the Map page , Pan using the map arrow , 23 Zoom in or out on the Map page , 27 Reconfigure the Map page display Access the Main Menu , 59 Change units of measure (statute, nautical, metric) Change the displayed time (zone) Setup Loran TD View tide information View celestial information Set Alarms See current position, date and time View a unit message viii

10 The IN Key The IN key adjusts the map scale to display a smaller area with more detail. (Zooms in) The OUT Key The OUT key adjusts the map scale to display a larger area with less detail. (Zooms out) The PAGE Key The PAGE key selects the main pages in sequence and returns display from a submenu page. The ARROW KEYPAD The ARROW KEYPAD is used to select (Highlight) menu options and enter data. It also controls cursor movement on the Map Page. The ENTER/MARK Key The ENTER/MARK key selects a highlighted menu option. When entering data, it allows you to initiate entry, and then to accept the selected value(s). It also marks the current location as a waypoint when pressed and held for more than one second. The QUIT Key The QUIT key returns the display to the previous page and, when entering data, it restores the previous value (cancels data entry). The MENU Key The MENU key displays a menu of available options for the current page. Press twice to display the Main Menu. The NAV/MOB Key The NAV/MOB key displays the Go To and Follow navigation menu. It also activates the MOB (Man OverBoard) function when pressed and held for more than one second. The POWER/BACKLIGHT/CONTRAST Key ( ) The POWER/BACKLIGHT/CONTRAST key turns the unit and display illumination on/off. Getting Started Keypad Usage Always press and release a key to perform its primary function. Pressing and holding the ENTER/MARK or NAV/MOB keys will activate their secondary function. 1

11 Getting Started Selecting Options Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the next option. Press ENTER/MARK to activate the option. How To Select Options and Enter Data Before moving ahead into GPSMAP 162 features, you will need to learn basic operation. You can select and activate options and enter data to customize the GPSMAP 162 to fit your requirements. You can use the ENTER/MARK key and ARROW KEYPAD to select options, enter names and numbers in data fields, and activate your selections. To select and activate an optional feature: 1. With any page displayed, press the MENU key to pop-up the options menu. The options menu will display a list of optional features which are specifi c for that particular page. To select any feature on the list of options requires movement of the cursor, which is identifi ed as highlighting, selecting or choosing an item in a list or a fi eld (box) on a page. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (highlight) up and down a list or up, down, and sideways on menus. 3. Once you have moved to the selection desired, press the ENTER/MARK key to either activate the feature or pop-up a sub-menu or list of yet more feature options. Just repeat this process to select an option from the list or press the QUIT key to return to the previous setting. The QUIT key when pressed, will move backwards through each step to the main page you started on. To select and activate a function button: 1. When moving about a page with function buttons, like the New Map Waypoint page, you will observe functions such as OK, Go To and Delete. To activate the function, highlight the desired button and press the ENTER/MARK key. 2 Pop-up list of options for a highlighted field.

12 Naming a waypoint or placing any sort of data that has not been predefined requires the use of both the ARROW KEYPAD and the ENTER/MARK key. To enter a name or number in a data field: 1. Once you have accessed a page with programmable data fi elds (i.e. Waypoint Edit ) you can use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor (highlight) to fi elds on the page. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to move up or down and the LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move sideways. 2. Pressing the ENTER/MARK key with the fi eld highlighted begins the process for entering data in the form of alphanumeric characters. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD UP/DOWN arrows to cycle through numbers 0 to 9, plus/minus symbols, blank space, and the alphabet. Pressing and releasing the keypad moves you character by character through the list. Pressing and holding the keypad moves you rapidly through the list. 4. Use the ARROW KEYPAD LEFT/RIGHT arrows to move to the next character on the line or backwards to edit characters. If there are more than two lines of data, keep pressing to the RIGHT to drop down to the next line. 5. When data entry is completed, press ENTER/MARK to accept data, then move to the next programmable fi eld. Not all data fi elds are programmable, like the date and time. When moving about a page with these type of fi elds, the cursor will skip over them. Every field and button on this page can be programmed or activated. Getting Started Entering Data Pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD changes numbers and letters. Pressing LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD moves the cursor along the line or to the next line. Data Entry Field A waypoint symbol can be selected from a list of symbols. The coordinates can be changed. The waypoint can be renamed. A depth can be entered. Option buttons can be activated. Non-programable data fields 3

13 Getting Started Initializing the Receiver Self-Test Screen Warning Screen The GPSMAP 162 s advanced keypad system is designed to allow for fast, convenient selection of navigation options and data entry. The Getting Started Tour will introduce you to the keypad and provide a hands-on lesson in using the GPSMAP 162. We strongly encourage you to take the Getting Started tour before using your unit for actual navigation. The GPSMAP 162 Quick Reference Guide contains helpful tips on using the unit and performing various navigation tasks. It s a good idea to keep the Quick Reference Guide nearby whenever you re operating your new GPSMAP 162. Initializing the Receiver The first time you power up your new GPSMAP 162, the receiver must be given an opportunity to collect satellite data and establish its present position. To ensure proper initialization, the GPSMAP 162 is shipped from the factory in AutoLocate mode, which will allow the receiver to find itself anywhere in the world. To speed up the initialization process, we recommend using the graphic initialization process described on the next page, which will usually provide a position fix within a few minutes. Before you initialize, make sure the GPSMAP 162 unit and antenna have been correctly installed on your vessel according to the instructions in Appendix G. The antenna needs to have a clear and unobstructed view of the sky to receive satellite signals. To turn the GPSMAP 162 on: 1. Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone sounds and the display comes on, then release the POWER key. The welcome page will appear while the unit conducts a self-test. Once the internal test is complete, a warning page will appear, asking you to read and acknowledge important information regarding the proper use of the unit. To acknowledge the warning: 1. After reading the warning, press the ENTER/MARK key if you agree. 4

14 To graphically initialize the GPSMAP 162: 1. From the Status Page, press the MENU key. The Status Page options menu window will appear. 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight Initialize Position and press ENTER/MARK to initialize the receiver from the built-in worldwide map. The Initialize Position page will appear, prompting you to select your approximate location with the map cursor. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the map cursor and point to your approximate location within 100 miles. If you have diffi culty identifying your position, press and release the IN key to zoom in to see the next lower map scale. 4. Once you have determined your approximate location on the map, press the ENTER/MARK key. I This does not calibrate the unit in any way, but rather helps to speed up the initial satellite acquisition. If the unit switches to the Map Page or displays 2D or 3D Navigation during this process, it is not necessary to initialize the unit. The GPSMAP 162 will now begin searching for the appropriate satellites for your region and should acquire a fix within a few minutes. A signal strength bar for each satellite in view will appear on the top middle of the page, with the appropriate satellite number under each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. Hollow signal strength bars the receiver has found the indicated satellite(s) and is collecting data. Solid signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) are ready for use. Once the receiver has collected information from at least three satellites, the top of the screen will display either 2D or 3D Navigation, and the GPSMAP 162 will be ready for use. Getting Started Initializing the Receiver Point to your approximate location and press ENTER/MARK. A satellite s signal bar will turn black when it s ready for use. 5

15 Getting Started Power On/Screen Contrast To adjust the screen contrast, press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to move the contrast slider. GPSMAP 162 Getting Started Tour The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 is a powerful electronic navigation system that provides detailed map coverage and convenient control of many advanced features right from the screen display. This tour is designed to take you through the basic pages and functions of the system using the simulator mode. Once you re familiar with the main pages and functions of the unit, refer to the reference section for instructions on performing specific tasks and functions. The Getting Started tour assumes that the receiver has been properly installed and initialized, and you have not changed any of the default unit settings. If you have changed any settings (position formats, units of measure, etc.), the descriptions and pictures in the tour may not match your configuration. To turn on the GPSMAP 162: 1. Press and hold the POWER key until the power tone sounds, then release the POWER key. The Welcome Page will appear while the unit conducts a self-test. 2. Once the self-test is complete, press the ENTER/MARK key, if you agree, to acknowledge the warning. The Status Page will appear as the receiver begins acquiring satellites. From the Status Page or any other page, you may also adjust the screen contrast and backlighting. To adjust the screen contrast: 1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear. 2. To decrease or increase the screen contrast, press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD. 3. Press the ENTER/MARK key to fi nish. The GPSMAP 162 s adjustable screen backlighting is controlled with the POWER key, and may be adjusted at any time from any page. The backlight can cycle through off, user-defined, and maximum backlight levels by repeatedly pressing the POWER key. 6

16 To turn on and adjust the backlighting: 1. Press POWER and the Light and Contrast window will appear. 2. Press POWER again and the user-defi ned level of backlighting will activate. You may adjust this level by pressing UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD. If you press POWER one more time, the backlighting will be at the maximum setting. 3. Press ENTER/MARK or QUIT when done. The backlight will now cycle through off, the user-defined, and maximum backlight levels by repeatedly pressing the POWER key. The GPSMAP 162 s Status Page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, date, time and position coordinates. Each page of the GPSMAP 162 s system also features an options menu, giving you access to other functions and features related to the specific page you are viewing. To get a feel for how the options menus work, let s put the GPSMAP 162 into simulator mode. To place the GPSMAP 162 in simulator mode: 1. From the Status Page, press the MENU key. A menu of options and functions for the Status Page will appear. 2. Press UP DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Start Simulator option and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Press the ENTER/MARK key to confi rm the Running Simulator message that appears at the bottom of the display. Once the simulator has been started, the status field at the top of the page will display a Simulating Navigation status. Now you re ready to continue the rest of the simulated tour. I The GPSMAP 162 does not track satellites in simulator mode, and this mode should never be used for actual navigation. All the waypoint and route planning done in simulator mode will still be retained in memory for future use. Getting Started Backlighting/ Simulator Mode Press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to move the backlighting slider up for brighter or down for dimmer backlighting.. When the unit is in simulator mode, an S will appear in the lower left corner of every screen and the Satellite Page will show Simulating Navigation. 7

17 Getting Started Status Page/ Map Page The Status Page is one of five main pages used in the GPSMAP 162 s system. The five main pages are: the Status Page, Map Page, Compass Page, Highway Page and Active Route Page. All five pages are linked together in a simple chain, which allows you to scroll through the pages in either direction using the PAGE and QUIT keys. Status Page Map Page Compass Page Highway Page Active Route Page To continue the tour, let s move on to the next page, the Map Page. To scroll to the next page in sequence: 1. Press the PAGE key. The GPSMAP 162 s Map Page combines digital chartplotting with a user-selectable display of navigation data and a built-in worldwide database to 20 mi. It will also be the page you use most to create and edit waypoints and routes. Before we take off on our practice route, let s take a brief look at its various features and displays. The map display shows your boat as a triangle marker on an electronically generated chart. Geographic names, roads, markers and buoys that are provided by the optional MapSource data are also shown. It also displays your track, routes and nearby waypoints. An on-screen cursor lets you pan to other map areas, determine the range and bearing to a position, and perform various waypoint and route functions. The data window, located at the top of the page, provides a user-selectable display of various navigation data, including course, speed over ground, and bearing and distance to the cursor or a particular waypoint. The current map scale setting is located at the bottom right of the page. 8

18 Using the Map Cursor Working from the Map Page is a simple process that centers around the use of the cursor. Controlled by the ARROW KEYPAD, the cursor is an important tool that can be used to pan to other map locations, mark and edit waypoints and routes, and review position data of on-screen map items and waypoints. To get a feel for using the Map Page and using the cursor, try the following exercise: 1. Use the IN/OUT keys to set the map scale to the 50 nm setting. Your boat should be near the center of the map, at the receiver s last known position. (If your boat isn t where it should be, make sure that you have initialized the receiver and acquired a position as described on pages 1-2.) 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor. Notice how another data fi eld appears at the top of the page, showing the bearing and distance from your boat to the cursor, along with the latitude/longitude of the cursor. 3. Press the QUIT key to remove the cursor and re-center your boat on the map display. As you become more familiar with the cursor, you ll see that the map display actively scrolls or pans, letting you explore areas around the world and create waypoints and routes. Wherever you move the cursor, you ll always be just one QUIT keystroke away from returning the map to your present position. Now that you ve seen how the Status and Map Pages can be used to monitor satellite acquisition and your present location, let s take a minute to learn how to mark and store your present position as a waypoint. Since you re in simulator mode, the present position displayed will be the last position calculated by the receiver, which should be the spot where you ve initialized the unit. This will also give you an opportunity to see how the GPSMAP 162 s keypad and ENTER/MARK key are used for data entry and changing the waypoint name and symbol. Getting Started Map Cursor Map Scale Current position Distance Bearing Map Cursor Cursor Coordinates 9

19 Getting Started Marking Waypoints Press ENTER/MARK after entering the name. You can choose from a list of 38 useful symbols. To mark your present position: 1. Hold down the ENTER/MARK key until the New Waypoint window appears then release the key. The window will show a default three-digit waypoint name/number (001), symbol (dot), and position. You can leave the name as the auto-assigned number, but for this exercise, lets change the name to DOCK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint name fi eld (001) and press ENTER/MARK. You will see that just the fi rst 0 is now highlighted. 3. Press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD to clear the name fi eld. 4. Press the UP or DOWN arrow of the ARROW KEYPAD until the letter D appears, and then press the RIGHT arrow key to go to the next space to the right, then UP or DOWN again until O appears. Repeat this until you have entered the name DOCK. If you make a mistake and select an incorrect character, simply press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD to backspace the cursor and then UP or DOWN to correct the entry. If you accidentally press ENTER/MARK before you are done, simply press ENTER/MARK again and move the highlight to where you left off. 5. After you have entered all the letters, press ENTER/MARK to confi rm the name. 6. To access the waypoint symbol menu, highlight the waypoint symbol fi eld which is to the left of the waypoint s name and press ENTER/MARK. Note: The default symbol is a dot. 7. You will see an alphabetical list of available waypoint symbols to choose from. Press the ARROW KEYPAD UP or DOWN until you highlight the ANCHOR symbol. You will see a scroll bar on the right of the window indicating your current position on the entire list of symbols. 8. Press ENTER/MARK to confi rm the ANCHOR symbol. 9. Highlight OK at the bottom of the window and press ENTER/MARK again to confi rm the OK prompt and save the waypoint. You may also press QUIT to not save the waypoint. The waypoint is now stored in memory. Note that waypoints may also be created graphically from the map display or by manually entering position coordinates. Each of these techniques is described in the reference section of the manual and/or on your GPSMAP 162 Quick Reference Guide. 10

20 Going to a Destination GPS is all about marking positions as waypoints and navigating to them using the receiver s steering guidance and map displays. We ve already seen how to use the ENTER/MARK key to store our present position, so it s time to move on to the fun part going to a destination. The NAV/MOB key, located on the right side of the keypad below the QUIT key, is the primary tool used to select a destination waypoint, TracBack, or a route to navigate. The NAV/MOB key can be used in three primary ways: Pressing NAV/MOB once displays a list of options from which you can select Go To Waypoint, Follow Route, Follow Track, or Stop Navigation. Holding down NAV/MOB, or pressing the key 2 times, activates the MOB (Man OverBoard) feature. This marks the point at which the MOB was activated as a waypoint named MOB and also establishes it as an active Go To point. Highlighting an on-screen waypoint or map item as a destination directly from the Map Page and pressing NAV/MOB allows you to graphically select points to Go To. For our simulated trip, you re going to select a pre-programmed tour route using the first method. This will also show you how the MENU key provides tab style options and functions throughout the GPSMAP system. Let s start by changing the position to where the practice route is located. To change the GPSMAP 162 position in simulator mode: 1. From the Status Page, press the MENU key. The options menu will appear, displaying a menu of options and functions for the Status Page. 2. Press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Initialize Position option and press ENTER/MARK. 3. From the Initialize Position page, press the MENU key. You will see Enter As Text highlighted, then press ENTER/MARK. 4. On the Enter Position window, press ENTER/MARK then use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter N , W and press ENTER/MARK when done. Getting Started Using the NAV/MOB Key Text entry for simulator position. For future practice, you may skip steps 3 and 4 and point to a location from the Initialize Position page. 11

21 Getting Started Simulated Tour You can also Invert a route to follow it in reverse. The Set Position, Track Control, Track and Speed fields will only show while in simulator mode. Let s give it a try by activating the practice route stored in memory for navigation: 1. Press NAV/MOB. The options list will appear. (If we were selecting a single waypoint to navigate to rather than a route, we could highlight the waypoint on the map, press NAV/MOB and then press ENTER/MARK.) 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Follow Route option. Press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. 3. The Select Route page will appear with the GPSMAP TOUR route highlighted. 4. Press ENTER/MARK, then highlight Activate and press ENTER/MARK again. To get a better view of what s going on, zoom in to a closer map scale. 1. Repeatedly press the IN key until you select the 3 nm scale. Note: You may also hold the IN or OUT keys down to quickly scroll through the map scales. The Map Page should now display five waypoints chained together in a simple route, with your boat at the first route waypoint. A data field at the top of the page will now display the speed, distance to the second route waypoint, and a pointer which shows you which way to go. To get started, let s enter a speed for our vessel, which we can do from the Main Menu Page. To enter a boat speed: 1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu Page. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Systm tab. Press RIGHT, then DOWN until the fi eld below the word Speed is highlighted and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a speed of 60 knots. 4. Press ENTER/MARK to fi nish, and QUIT until you return to the Map Page. Once a speed has been entered, you ll notice that the map will automatically begin to move slowly, keeping your boat centered on the display. The direction of movement, also called track, will be controlled by the simulator. 12

22 You ll now have a clearer picture of the route you are navigating. Keep in mind that whenever you do exceed the usable range of the built-in database or the optional MapSource data in use, the range field will display overzoom or NO MAP to indicate that you should exercise extreme caution using the map data. Press the IN key to zoom into the 2 nm scale. Now that you ve zoomed in a little closer to your route, you can pan ahead of your vessel with the cursor to review map items and create on-screen waypoints. Try moving the cursor to highlight the TOUR3 waypoint just use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor as close as possible to the waypoint. (To move the cursor in small increments, try a series of short key presses.) Once the cursor is over the TOUR3 waypoint, you ll notice that the waypoint symbol and name will become highlighted or selected. The data field at the top of the page will display the waypoint name, the range and bearing from your present position, and the coordinates for the waypoint. To review the waypoint page for a selected waypoint: 1. Press the ENTER/MARK key. 2. To return to the Map Page, press ENTER/MARK again or press QUIT. The cursor can also be used to create new waypoints right from the map display. To create a new waypoint using the cursor: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to a new position on the map that is NOT a map feature (such as a city, road or lake). 2. Press the ENTER/MARK key to capture the cursor position. The New Map Waypoint page appears. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint symbol fi eld to the left of the waypoint name/number. 4. Press ENTER/MARK to access the symbol page. 5. Press UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to select the Shipwreck symbol and press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. 6. Highlight OK at the bottom and press ENTER/MARK again to save the waypoint. Getting Started Reviewing/Creating Map Waypoints The waypoint will highlight when the cursor is moved over it. Waypoint numbering will start with 001 and continually count up, even if the waypoint name has been 13

23 Getting Started Compass/Highway Navigation Pages Compass Ring Data Fields Pointer Arrow Current Destination Now that we re navigating to an actual destination, let s move on to the GPSMAP 162 navigation pages by pressing the PAGE key. The GPSMAP 162 features two different navigation pages: the Compass and Highway pages. The Compass Page is first. This page provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint, with an emphasis on the bearing to your destination and current direction of travel. (The Highway Page places greater emphasis on the straight-line desired course and the distance and direction you are off course.) The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground (track) while you re moving, and a bearing pointer that indicates the direction of the destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground. The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to show at a glance the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination. For instance, if the arrow points up, you are going directly to the waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow until it points up, then continue in that direction. The current speed, distance to the next waypoint and the time to the next waypoint are displayed at the top of the screen. This page provides better steering guidance than the Highway Page when traveling at slower speeds and/or when making frequent directional changes. When you are not navigating to a waypoint, the compass ring will show your direction of travel as you move but the arrow will not appear. Let s move on to the Highway page by pressing the PAGE key. 14

24 The GPSMAP 162 s Highway Page also provides graphic steering guidance to a destination waypoint. As you head toward your destination, the middle of the screen provides visual guidance to your waypoint on a moving graphic highway. Your present position is at the bottom center of the highway display. The line down the middle of the highway represents your desired course. As you navigate toward a waypoint, the highway will actually move indicating the direction you re off course. To stay on course, simply steer toward the center of the highway or keep it on the road. The six default data fields at the top of the page indicate Speed, Distance To your destination (or the next waypoint in a route), To Course which shows the bearing to get you back on course, the distance you are Off Course, Time To the Next waypoint, and compass Track you are heading. Use the Highway Page as your primary navigation page (in lieu of the Compass Page) when your main concern is following a defined course. Whenever the GPSMAP 162 is in simulator mode, you can also adjust your speed and course from the Highway Page using the ARROW KEYPAD. As you head toward each waypoint in the tour route, try adjusting your boat speed and course to get a feel for how the highway works. To adjust the simulated boat speed from the Highway Page: 1. Press the UP arrow of the ARROW KEYPAD to increase the speed in 10 knot/kph/mph increments. Press the DOWN arrow to decrease the speed in the same increments. To steer the boat: 1. Press the LEFT and RIGHT arrows of the ARROW KEYPAD. Notice that as you get off course, the highway will move to give you graphic guidance to get back on course. You can zoom in or out on the Highway Page display for a smaller or larger view. Five available settings range from 1X to 16X, with a default setting of 8X. The current scale will appear in the bottom right of the display. To zoom in or out on the Highway Page display: 1. Press either the IN or OUT key to increase or decrease the zoom scale. Getting Started Highway Page Data Fields Desired Course Zoom Scale Present Position Current Waypoint 15

25 Getting Started Data Fields/Active Route Page/ Main Menu Page Menu Tabs You may choose from 26 different types of data. Submenu Tabs The data fields on the main pages (except the Status and Active Route Pages) may also be configured to display any of 26 information categories (see pages for the complete list). On the Highway Page, let s change the TO COURSE field to TURN. To change a data field: 1. Press the MENU key to display the Highway Page options. 2. Press DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight Change Data Fields and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Once the menu window disappears, use the ARROW KEYPAD and highlight TO COURSE, then press ENTER/MARK. 4. On the alphabetical list of options, press the ARROW KEYPAD UP or DOWN until you highlight TURN and press ENTER/MARK. You will see a scroll bar on the right side of the window indicating your current position on the entire list of options. 5. Press QUIT when done. Press PAGE to see the last page appearing in the main sequence, which is the Active Route Page. Whenever you have activated a route or TracBack, this page will show each waypoint name along with useful data for each point. As you navigate the route, the information will automatically update to indicate the next point along the route, which is denoted by an arrow on the left-hand side of the screen. For more detailed information on the Active Route Page, see page 58. As you ve seen, the primary pages provide status, map, and navigation information. The tour s last page is the Main Menu page, which allows access to the GPSMAP 162 s waypoint, route and planning functions, as well as various operational and navigation setup features, and celestial and tide data. The Main Menu is available from any page, and is accessed through the MENU key. To access the main menu page: 1. Press the MENU key twice. The Main Menu page lists 13 menu tabs that are divided into categories by function. You can view a particular menu by simply highlighting the desired tab, which will then show any secondary submenu tabs and options for that tab. 16

26 To get a feel for how the Main Menu page works, let s clear out the track log you created during the simulated tour. This will ensure that you have a clean slate once you start navigating in your home waters. To select the Track submenu tab: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Track menu tab. You will see the options for the Track tab appear to the right of the Main Menu list. 2. Press to the right one time on the ARROW KEYPAD and you will see Active highlighted. The Track Log Page allows you to specify whether to record a track plot, define how it is recorded and save your current track log. It also provides both an indicator of the percentage of total memory used and the individual options to save or clear the active track log. To clear the active track log: 1. Highlight the Clear option and press ENTER/MARK. A confi rmation page will appear. 2. Highlight the OK prompt and press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. 3. Press PAGE or QUIT to return to any of the main pages. Congratulations! You ve now gone through the basic operation of the GARMIN GPSMAP 162. Your new digital chartplotter is a powerful tool with many advanced features not covered in the Getting Started tour. For detailed instructions on using these features or performing a specific task, please refer to the Quick Reference Guide or the appropriate reference section of this manual. To turn the GPSMAP 162 off: 1. Press and hold the POWER key for about 2 seconds, until the screen is blank. 2. When the screen is blank, release the POWER key. The next section of the manual describes the pages and functions of the GPSMAP 162 in detail. If you are unable to locate a specific option or function, please refer to the index on pages Thank you for choosing the GARMIN GPSMAP 162 navigation unit. We hope it will be a useful and fun tool for you wherever you go! Getting Started Deleting Track Logs/ Powering Off Unit Submenu Tabs Submenu Options 17

27 Receiver Status Sky View Date Collecting data Reference Status Page Position Coordinates Ready for use Searching for a Signal Signal Strength Bars Accuracy DOP DGPS Status Time Status Page The GPSMAP 162 Status Page provides a visual reference of satellite acquisition, receiver status, date, time and position coordinates. The status information will give you an idea of what the receiver is doing at any given moment. The sky view and signal strength bars indicate which satellites are visible to the receiver and whether or not they are being tracked. The signal strength is shown on a bar graph for each satellite, with the satellite number below. As the receiver locks onto satellites, a signal strength bar will appear for each satellite in view, with the appropriate satellite number (01-32) underneath each bar. The progress of satellite acquisition is shown in three stages: No signal strength bars the receiver is looking for the satellites indicated. Light signal strength bars the receiver has found the satellite(s) and is collecting data. Dark signal strength bars the receiver has collected the necessary data and the satellite(s) are ready for use. Each satellite has a data transmission that must be collected (light bar status) before that satellite may be used for navigation (dark bar status). When the receiver is looking for a particular satellite, the corresponding signal strength bar will be blank and the sky view indicator will not be highlighted. Once the receiver has found the satellite, a light signal strength bar will appear, indicating that the satellite has been found. When the receiver has collected data from the satellite and locked on, the number in the sky view will appear highlighted and the status bar will become dark. As soon as the GPSMAP 162 has collected the necessary data from the best satellites in view to calculate a fix, the status field will indicate a 2D or 3D tatus. The unit will then update the position, date and time. You can use the sky view to help determine if any satellites are being blocked, and whether you have a current position fix (indicated by a 2D Navigation or 3D Navigation in the status field). The sky view shows a bird s-eye view of the position of each satellite relative to the receiver s last known position. The outer circle represents the horizon (north up), the inner circle 45º above the horizon, and the center point a position directly overhead. You can also set the sky view to a Track Up configuration, causing the top of the sky view to align along your current track heading. 18

28 Receiver Status, Accuracy and DOP Receiver status is indicated at the top field of the page, with the current Accuracy and Dilution Of Precision (DOP) to the right of the sky view. DOP is an indication of satellite geometry quality measured on a scale of one to ten (lowest numbers the best, highest numbers the poorest). Accuracy uses DOP and other factors to calculate horizontal position accuracy in feet or meters. The status field will show one of the following conditions: Looking For Satellites the receiver is looking for any satellites. AutoLocate the receiver is looking for any satellite whose almanac has been collected. This process can take up to five minutes. Acquiring Satellites the receiver is looking for and collecting data from satellites visible at its last known or initialized position, but has not collected enough data to calculate a fix. 2D Navigation at least three satellites with good geometry have been acquired and a 2 dimensional position fix (latitude and longitude) is being calculated. 2D Differential Navigation will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 2D mode and a D will show on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. 3D Navigation at least four satellites with good geometry have been acquired and your position is now being calculated in latitude, longitude and altitude. 3D Differential Navigation will appear when you are receiving DGPS corrections in 3D mode and a D will show on the strength bar of satellites being corrected. Poor GPS Coverage the receiver is no longer tracking enough satellites for a 2D or 3D fix. Receiver Not Usable the receiver is unusable, possibly due to interference or abnormal satellite conditions. Turn the unit off and back on to reset. Simulating Navigation the receiver is in simulator mode. Reference Status Page 19

29 20 Reference Status Page Options DGPS Receiver Status SNR Strength The DGPS Rcvr and Diff SNR fields appear below the Accuracy and DOP fields. The Differential Receiver status will show one of the following: Off No optional beacon receiver attached or enabled in the Comm menu No Signal DGPS receiver attached, but not transmitting RTCM data to GPS Tuning Receiver is tuning manual frequency Scanning DGPS receiver is scanning for available frequency Rcving Unit is receiving DGPS corrections Chk Wiring DGPS is enabled in Comm menu, but no DGPS receiver attached or bad corrections WAAS The unit is receiving WAAS data The Differential SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) indicates, on a scale to 0-30db with 30db being the best, the strength of the DGPS signal being received. If no optional DGPS receiver is used with the GPSMAP 162, the DGPS Rcvr field will display Off and the DGPS SNR field will be blank. The SNR will depend upon the mounting of your DGPS receiver and the distance from the DGPS transmitting station. Many features of the GPSMAP 162 are menu-driven. Each of the main pages has an options menu, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features that specifically relate to that page. The GPSMAP 162 s Status Page features an options menu that provides access to functions and features relating to the Status Page. To display the Status Page options: 1. Press MENU. To select a menu option: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired option and press ENTER/MARK.

30 The following options are available: Start/Stop Simulator allows you put the unit in simulator mode. See the Getting Started Tour for more on using simulator mode. Enable/Disable WAAS allows you to activate or deactivate WAAS. WAAS is an acronym for Wide Area Augmentation System. You can use the WAAS capability to increase the accuracy of the GPSMAP 162. When enabled, the GPS receiver searches for a WAAS satellite, then receives data that will help correct differentials in the GPS signal. When the unit is using WAAS data, WAAS will be displayed in the DGPS Rcvr field on the Status Page, and the receiver status will indicate a 2D or 3D Differential Location. Currently, the WAAS system is not fully operational and there are only two satellites in place one over the Pacific Ocean and one over the Atlantic Ocean. You must have a clear, unobstructed view of the sky for the GPSMAP 162 to be able to receive a WAAS signal. Even then, at times it may not be possible to receive a WAAS signal. For more information on the WAAS system, visit the Federal Aviation Administration web site at (gps.faa.gov). Track Up/North Up allows you to select between a north up or track up sky view display for the Status Page only. Loran TD On/Off allows you to toggle the position coordinate format between latitude/ longitude and Loran TD (Time Delays). For setup of Loran TD, see pages AutoLocate allows the receiver to locate your position automatically. This process can take up to five minutes. Initialize Position allows you to initialize the receiver graphically on the Map Page to initially help the receiver acquire more quickly. See pages 4-5 for instructions on initialization. Set 2D Altitude allows you to manually enter the altitude when in 2D Navigation or Simulator mode only. Any altitude entered will be automatically calculated when the GPS is Reference Status Page Options Status Page Options 21

31 Land Map Item Water Geographic Name Reference Map Page Data Fields Map Page shown using optional MapSource data. User Waypoint Boat Icon Navaid Map Scale Map Page The GPSMAP 162 s Map Page provides a comprehensive display of electronic cartography, plotting and navigational data. When using the unit with the optional MapSource software, the map display shows your boat on a digital chart, complete with geographic names, map items, navaids and a host of other chart features. It also plots your track and displays any routes and waypoints you create. An on-screen cursor lets you pan and scroll to other map areas, determine the distance and bearing to a position, and perform various route and waypoint functions. When the cursor is active, an additional data window will appear below the data fields to indicate the position, range and bearing to the cursor or a selected waypoint or map item. The map scale displays at the bottom right of the page. The IN and OUT keys, combined with the ARROW KEYPAD, let you select zoom ranges and move the cursor. Two basic map operating modes, position mode and cursor mode, determine what cartography is shown on the map display. Position mode pans the cartography to keep the present position marker within the display area, while cursor mode pans the cartography to keep the cursor within the display area. The GPSMAP system will always power up in the position mode, with your vessel centered on the map display. When sufficient map coverage is not available to keep the boat centered, the boat icon will move toward the edge of the display. If the boat icon attempts to go off the display, the zoom level may need to be adjusted to keep cartography on screen. 22

32 When the ARROW KEYPAD is pressed, the GPSMAP 162 will enter cursor mode. In cursor mode: The cursor can be moved over the map display using the ARROW KEYPAD. When the cursor reaches the edge of the display, the map will scroll forward under the cursor. Keep in mind that the boat icon will move with the map scrolling and may go off the display screen (you may not be able to see your present position). When the cursor is stationary, a fixed coordinate position will appear in the position field. Note that the distance and bearing will change as the boat s position changes. Whenever you zoom in cursor mode, the cursor will be centered on screen. To return to position mode, press the QUIT key. F When the cursor reaches the edge of the map, the unit may pause as it loads new map data. Using the Cursor The cursor allows you to pan away from your present position and scroll to other map areas around the world (even outside of your current MapSource coverage). As you pan past the edge of the current map display, the screen will actively scroll forward to provide continuous map coverage. To move the cursor: 1. Press the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor in an up, down, left or right direction. As you move the cursor, the distance and bearing from your present position to the cursor will be displayed on the data window, along with the cursor s position coordinates. Keep in mind that when the cursor is stationary, the distance and bearing from your present position will change as your boat moves. The cursor may also be used to snap to on-screen waypoints and map items, allowing you to review a selected position directly from the map display. Reference Map Page Cursor Move the cursor over an item on the map to highlight it. 23

33 Reference Map Page Cursor Pressing ENTER/MARK while highlighting a map item will bring up additional details and options. To hide the cursor and re-center your position on screen: 1. Press the QUIT key. To select an on-screen waypoint or map item with the cursor: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired waypoint or map item (if there are several waypoints grouped closely together, zoom in for a closer view). 2. When a waypoint or map item is selected, it will become highlighted on the screen with the name and position displayed. With an on-screen waypoint or map item selected, you may review additional details by pushing the ENTER/MARK button. If a map item or waypoint includes more than one map feature (like a town, city, intersection, road, lake or river), details for each feature at that location will be displayed in a tabbed format on the Map Feature Review page. To view information about a map item: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight a map item with the cursor and press ENTER/MARK. The Map Feature Review page will appear. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to view the tabbed information. Each tab shows the name of the map feature, the distance and bearing from your current location, and offers additional options. 3. To center the selected map item on the Map Page, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Show on Map button and press ENTER/MARK. The Map Feature page appears with the map feature name, distance and bearing from your current position, and position coordinates. Press QUIT once to return to the Map Feature Review page, or press QUIT twice to return to the Map Page. 4. To create a waypoint at the selected map location, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Create Waypt and press ENTER/MARK. The New Waypoint page appears with the name of the map item set as the default waypoint name (see Creating Waypoints Graphically on page 39 for more information on creating a waypoint). 24

34 5. To return to the Map Page, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the OK button and press ENTER/MARK, or just press the QUIT key. With MapSource Fishing HotSpots data loaded into the GPSMAP 162, additional details are available when you highlight a point on the map within a Fishing Hot Spots coverage area. Fishing Hot Spots data provides detailed information in tabbed format such as shoreline, depth contours, submerged objects, swimming areas, navigational aids, mile markers, boat ramps, marinas, facilities, lake profiles and fishing areas. Lake profiles include details about size, depth, water source, shoreline, bottom conditions and vegetation. Fishing area information describes the area, the type of fish found there, the best time of year to fish that area, and the best types of lures for catching certain fish in that area. To view Fishing Hot Spots information: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select a map item or map location within the Fishing Hot Spots coverage area and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to view the tabbed information pages for that location. Highlight OK and press ENTER/MARK when you re fi nished. You may also select the Create Waypt or Show on Map options the same as with a non-mapsource map item. To read all the information in a Fishing Hot Spots Map tab: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the text (the entire text fi eld will be highlighted). 2. Press ENTER/MARK. A single line of the text fi eld will now be highlighted. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the text. 4. When you re fi nished, press ENTER/MARK. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to view other tabbed information or select other options, or select OK to return to the Map Page. Reference Map Page Cursor Viewing Fishing Hot Spots information 25

35 Reference Map Page Cursor Viewing Waypoint Information To view information about a waypoint: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select a waypoint with the cursor and press ENTER/MARK. The Waypoint Review page will appear. If the waypoint is located on a map feature (road, intersection, city, lake, etc.), details about each map feature at that location will be displayed in a tabbed format behind the Waypoint Review Page. 2. From the Waypoint Review Page, you may change the waypoint symbol, name, coordinates, or depth; start a GoTo, Delete the Waypoint or return to the Map Page (see Reviewing and Editing Waypoints on page 38 for more information). 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to view the tabbed Map Feature Information pages. Each tab shows the name of the map feature, the distance and bearing from your current location, and offers additional options. 4. To center the selected map item on the Map Page, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Show on Map button and press ENTER/MARK. The Map Feature page appears with the map feature name, distance and bearing from your current position, and position coordinates. Press QUIT once to return to the Map Feature Review page, or press QUIT twice to return to the Map Page. 5. To create a waypoint from one of the tabbed information pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Create Waypt and press ENTER/MARK. The New Waypoint page appears with the name of the map item set as the default waypoint name (see Creating Waypoints Graphically on page 39 for more information on creating a waypoint). 6. To return to the Map Page, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the OK button and press ENTER/MARK, or press the QUIT key. New Map Waypoint Page To create a waypoint with the cursor: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map position. 2. Press and quickly release the ENTER/MARK key. The New Map Waypoint page appears. 26

36 3. To change the waypoint symbol, name or position coordinates, or enter a depth, use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired fi eld, then press ENTER/MARK. Make your changes and press ENTER/MARK again to accept the changes. 4. When you are fi nished making changes, or to accept the waypoint using the default 3-digit name and symbol, highlight the OK button and press ENTER/MARK to save the new waypoint. For more information, see Creating Waypoints on page 38. Selecting Map Scales The map display has 28 available range scales from 20 ft. to 800 mi. (6 mt. to 1200 km). The map scale is controlled by the IN and OUT keys, with the current scale displayed at the bottom right of the data window. To select a map scale: 1. Press the OUT key to zoom out and the IN key to zoom in. F The scale value represents the distance from one end of the scale bar to the other. The GPSMAP 162 s system has a built-in worldwide database to 20 mi, with more detailed coverage available through the use of the optional MapSource software. The GPSMAP 162 will display cartography as long as there is chart information available for the range you ve selected. Map coverage will conform to the following conditions: When the selected zoom range is covered by either the internal database or MapSource data, cartography will be displayed. When the selected zoom range is covered by both the internal database and MapSource data, cartography will be displayed using the data with the best resolution. When the selected zoom range exceeds the resolution of the data in use, overzoom cartography will be displayed and an overzoom warning will appear below the scale field. Reference Map Page Cursor and Zooming Creating a New Map Waypoint Using Built-In Basemap Using MapSource Data Overzoom, no additional data 27

37 Reference Map Page Options Map Page Options Map Page Options Many features of the GPSMAP 162 are menu driven. Each of the main pages have an options menu, allowing you to custom tailor the corresponding page to your preferences and/or select special features that specifically relate to that page. The data window, located at the top of the main pages (Except the Status Page and Active Route Page), provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data field may be configured to display any one of 23 data options. The data window layout may also be changed to display additional data fields and change the actual size of the data displayed. The GPSMAP 162 s Map Page provides access to functions and features relating to the Map Page and the layout options. To display the Map Page options: 1. Press MENU. To select a menu option: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired option and press ENTER/MARK. The available options are Full Screen Map On/Full Screen Map Off, Measure Distance, Configure Map, Setup Page Layout, and Change Data Fields. Following are details on using each of these options. Full Screen Map On/Full Screen Map Off toggles between a Map Page without or with data fields on the map display. To maximize the map/show data fields: 1. Highlight the Full Screen Map On option and press ENTER/MARK. The Map Page will now be maximized with no data fi elds. 2. To show the data fi elds again, press MENU, highlight Full Screen Map Off and press ENTER/MARK. 28

38 Measure Distance allows you to measure the bearing and distance between any two points on the map display. To measure the bearing and distance (BRG/DIS) between two points: 1. Highlight the Measure Distance option and press ENTER/MARK. An on-screen pointer will appear on the map display at your present position with ENT REF below it. 2. Move the cursor to the desired reference point (the point that you want to measure from) and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Move the cursor to the point that you want to measure to. The bearing and distance from the reference point will be displayed in the data window at the top of the display. 4. Press the QUIT key to fi nish. Distance Bearing Reference Map Page Options Configure Map allows you to configure the map display to your preferences, including map detail, map orientation, automatic zoom, and various map items and points. The map configuration option uses a file tab feature, making it easier to organize the various settings for ease of use. The following table lists the file tabs and the settings available under each tab: General Detail, Orientation, AutoZoom, Color Mode Source Basemap, MapSource Waypoints Waypoints, Active Route Points Spot Soundings, Tide Stations. Services, Navaids Nav Line Heading Line, Bearing Line, Course Line Track Saved Tracks, Track Log Geo Geo Points, Rivers/Lakes, Park Areas Topo Major/Medium/Minor Contours, Land Cover Other Accuracy Circle, Lat/Lon Grid, Map Outlines (Full Screen Map Shown) Map Cursor 29

39 30 Reference Map Page Options Main Menu Map Configuration Tab General Tab Source Tab To change a map setup feature: 1. From the Map Page menu, highlight Confi gure Map and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Move LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired tab, then UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight to the setting you want to change and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Move UP or DOWN on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight to the desired setting and press ENTER/MARK. 4. To exit, press QUIT. Map Configuration Tabs The Waypoints, Points, Track, Geo, and Topo Tabs have settings for either Text, Zoom or both. Below is a description for each setting and how it will affect the Map Page. Text None, Small, Medium, and Large: controls the screen size of the name. Zoom Auto, Off, 20 ft.-800 mi.: sets the maximum scale at which the feature should appear on the screen. Some types of data will only show up to certain zoom scales. General Tab Detail Most, More, Normal, Less, Least: controls how much map detail you will see. This setting only applies to any map feature set to Auto. Those features which have a specified scale or turned Off are unaffected by this setting. Orientation North Up fixes the top of the map display to a north heading; Track Up fixes the top of the map display to the current track heading; Course Up fixes the map so the direction of navigation is always up and turns the navigation leg line vertical on the screen. AutoZoom On/Off: when On the map will automatically adjust the map scale to a lower scale as you approach you destination point. Color Mode Water Mode, Land Mode: when in Water Mode, land will appear as a dark color and water will be light. In Land Mode, land will appear as a light color and water will be dark. Source Tab Basemap On/Off: turns the built in base map on or off. MapSource On/Off: turns the optional MapSource data loaded in the unit on or off.

40 Waypoints Tab Waypoints, Active Route Text and Zoom settngs, see the description on page 30 for details. Points Tab Spot Soundings, Tide Stations. Services, Navaids Text and Zoom settngs, see the description on page 30 for details. Nav Line Tab Heading Line On/Off: turns the Heading Line on or off. The Heading Line projects from the tiranle showing your current heading. Bearing Line Auto, Off, 20 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum scale at wihch the Bearing Line should appear on the screen The Bearing Line shows the bearing from your current location to a destination waypoint., Course Line Auto, Off, 20 ft-800 mi: sets the maximum scale at which the Course Line should appear on the screen, The Course Line shows a direct navigation line from the point navigation was initiated to a destination waypoint. Track Tab Saved Tracks, Track Log Zoom settng, see the description on page 30 for details. Geo Tab Geo Points, Rivers/Lakes, Park Areas Text and Zoom settngs, see the description on page 30 for details. Topo Tab Major/Medium/Minor Contours, Land Cover Text and Zoom settngs, see the description on page 30 for details. Other Tab Accuracy Circle On/Off: toggles the circle On and Off. The circle represents the approximate accuracy of the unit based on EPE, DOP, and basemap quality. You position will be within the circle. Lat/Lon Grid Text and Zoom settings determine when the grid and lables will be displayed on the Map Page. See the description for the Text and Zoom settings on page 30 for details. Map Outlines On/Off toggles the outline showing areas of MapSource Data that are loaded in the unit. Reference Map Page Options Waypoints Tab Points Tab Nav Line Tab Track Tab Geo Tab Topo Tab Other Tab 31

41 32 Reference Map Page Options Map Setup Menu Options MapSource Info Page Map Setup Menu Options From the map setup page, you can access the following menu options: Restore Defaults restores settings back to factory settings for the tab highlighted. Restore All Map Defaults restores settings back to factory settings for all tabs. MapSource Info allows you to display/not display optional map sets loaded in the unit. To restore defaults for map settings: 1. From the Map tab in the Main Menu, highlight the Map Confi guration tab that you want to restore to the factory default settings, and press MENU. 2. Highlight Restore Defaults (highlight Restore All Map Defaults if you want all tabs restored) and press ENTER/MARK. MapSource Info shows the number of maps downloaded from the optional MapSource software package. Each downloaded map is described by name, and may be deselected if you wish to retain the map in memory, but not display the data on the Map Page. To display the MapSource Info Page: 1. From the Map tab, press MENU then highlight MapSource Info and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the list of downloaded maps. 3. To select/deselect a map, highlight the name of the desired map. Press ENTER/MARK to select/ deselect the map. The map is selected and will be displayed on the Map Page when a appears in the box adjacent to that map. You may also press MENU and choose to Show All or Show None and press ENTER/MARK. Setup Page Layout allows you to change the text size and number of data fields that will be displayed. The following options are available: None No data fields will be displayed Small (1 Row) Small text, 4 data fields Small (2 Rows) Small text, 8 data fields Small (3 Rows) Small text, 12 data fields Medium (1 Row) Medium text, 3 data fields Medium (2 Rows) Medium text, 6 data fields Large (1 Row) Large text, 1 data field Huge (1 Row) Huge text 1 data field Huge (2 Rows)* Huge text with a compass ribbon at the bottom of the display, 2 data fields * This option is available only on the Compass Page.

42 To change the page layout: 1. From the menu, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Setup Page Layout option and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Move up or down on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight to the desired setting and press ENTER/MARK. To exit, press QUIT. Change Data Fields allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data field used on the map display. The following options are available for Map page data fields (and on the Highway and Compass pages): BEARING Compass direction from your position to destination COURSE Course over ground DEPTH Depth below transducer (only available with additional sonar NMEA data) DIST TO DEST Distance to final waypoint DIST TO NEXT Distance to next waypoint ETA AT DEST Estimated Time of Arrival to final waypoint ETA AT NEXT Estimated Time of Arrival to next waypoint ELEVATION Elevation above/below MSL (Mean Sea Level) MAX SPEED Fastest speed the unit has traveled MOV AVG SPEED Average moving speed MOV TRIP TIMER Time unit has been moving for a trip OFF COURSE Distance from desired track POINTER Arrow points to your destination SPEED Speed over ground/water TIME OF DAY Current time TIME TO DEST Time to final waypoint at current speed and course TIME TO NEXT Time to next waypoint at current speed and course Reference Map Page Options Choose the size and number of data fields you wish to display. 33

43 Reference Map Page Options Choose the type of data you wish to display for each field. Data Field Options continued continued TO COURSE Distance to desired track TRACK Current compass heading TRIP ODOM Trip Odometer TTL AVG SPEED Total average speed TTL TRIP TIMER Total travel time of trip, stopped and moving TURN Turn angle to waypoint VMG Velocity Made Good to destination WATER SPEED Speed through the water (only available with additional sonar NMEA data) WATER TEMP Water temperature (only available with additional sonar NMEA data) To change a data field: 1. From the menu, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Change Data Fields option and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Move the fi eld highlight to the data fi eld you want to change and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Move up or down on the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the data you want to display, and press ENTER/MARK. To exit, press QUIT. 34

44 Compass Page The GPSMAP 162 features two different navigation pages: Compass and Highway. Whenever a NAV/MOB, Follow Track (TracBack) or Follow Route have been activated, the GPSMAP 162 s Compass Page will guide you to your destination with digital readouts and a graphic compass display, which includes a bearing pointer. Use this page (instead of the Highway Page) when travelling at slower speeds, when making frequent directional changes, or where straight-line navigation is not possible due to obstructions or terrain. The middle of the page features a rotating compass ring that shows your course over ground (track) while you re moving. Your present course over ground is indicated at the top of the compass ring. A bearing pointer, in the middle of the compass ring, indicates the direction of the destination (bearing) relative to the course over ground. The compass ring and pointer arrow work independently to show at a glance the direction of your movement and the direction to your destination. For instance, if the arrow points up, you are going directly to the waypoint. If the arrow points any direction other than up, turn toward the arrow until it points up, then continue in that direction. The GPSMAP 162 s Compass Page features a menu page that provides access to layout and data field options. The data window, located at the top of the page, provides a user-selectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data field may be configured to display any one of 23 data options. The data window layout may also be changed to display additional data fields and change the actual size of the data displayed. To display the Compass Page options: 1. Press MENU. Compass Ring Reference Compass Data Fields Current Go To Bearing Pointer Huge (2 Rows) Option To select a menu option: Current Go To Bearing Line 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired option and press ENTER/MARK. For detailed instructions on changing the data fi elds and layout of the Compass Page, see pages Compass Ribbon When using the Huge (2 rows) option, steer until the bearing line is aligned with the course arrow. Course Arrow 35

45 Route Points Reference Highway Page Desired Track Line Data Fields Current Position You can configure the page to show the active point only and also zoom in or out to get a better view. Current Go To Zoom Scale Highway Page Whenever a NAV/MOB, TracBack or route has been activated, the GPSMAP 162 s Highway Page will provide digital and graphic steering guidance to the destination with the Navigation Page. The top half of the Highway Page features user-selectable data fields that display useful navigation data. The middle section of the screen provides visual guidance to the waypoint on a graphic highway display. The line down the center of the highway represents your desired track line. As you head toward your destination, the highway perspective moves to indicate your progress to the waypoint and which direction you should steer to stay on course. If you are navigating a route, the Highway Page shows each route waypoint in sequence connected by a black road with a white line down the middle, which is your desired track line. Nearby waypoints not in the active route can also be displayed. The highway perspective scale may also be zoomed in or out to display a larger or smaller view of the highway. Five settings are available from 1X to 16X, with a default setting of 8X. To change the highway perspective scale: 1. Press the IN or OUT key to select the desired setting. The GPSMAP 162 s Highway options page allows you to define the data fields and select which waypoints are displayed on screen. The data window, located at the top of the page, provides a userselectable layout of various types of useful data. Each data field may be configured to display any one of 26 data options. The data window layout may also be changed to display additional data fields and change the actual size of the data displayed. The GPSMAP 162 s Highway Page features a menu options page that provides access to functions and features relating to the Highway Page and the layout options. To display the Highway Page options: 1. Press MENU. To select a menu option: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired option and press ENTER/MARK. 36

46 The following options are available from the Highway Page menu: Show/Hide Tracks toggles the display of track lines on/off. Configure Highway allows you to select what waypoints are shown on the Highway display. Four options are available: Rte & Nearest all route and nearest waypoints displayed. Route Only only waypoints in the route will be displayed. Active Only only the active waypoint will be displayed. Hide All no waypoints will be displayed. To configure the highway display: 1. From the menu, highlight Confi gure Highway and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Highlight the desired option and press ENTER/MARK. Setup Page Layout allows you to change the text size and number of data fields that will be displayed. Change Data Fields allows you to specify the type of data displayed in each data field used on the map display. For detailed instructions on changing the data fields and layout of the Highway page, see pages Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 162 system, the Active Route page will show each waypoint of the active route, along with various, user-selectable types of data. For additional details on the Active Route Page, see page 58. Route Name Route Points Reference Highway Page Options Highway Page Options Menu Active Route Page Selectable Data Field 37

47 38 Reference Creating Waypoints Press ENTER/MARK to use the default name and symbol. Highlight a field and press ENTER/MARK to enter a new symbol, name or depth. Creating and Using Waypoints The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 stores up to 500 alphanumeric waypoints with a user-defined icon and depth available for each waypoint. Waypoints can be created using three basic methods: ENTER/MARK key used primarily for marking your present position, the ENTER/MARK key also provides options that allow you to select a map position or map item from the map display. Graphically allows you to define a new waypoint position from the map display using the ARROW KEYPAD. Text Entry allows you to enter a new waypoint s position coordinates manually. ENTER/MARK Key The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 s ENTER/MARK key lets you quickly capture your present position or cursor or map item position in order to create a new waypoint. You must have a valid position (2D or 3D) fix to mark your present position. This can be determined by looking at the Status Page. When you move the cursor over a map item, you will see a highlighted description of that item. To mark your present position: 1. Press and hold the ENTER/MARK key until the New Waypoint window appears then release it. You will see a default three-digit name and symbol for the new waypoint. 2. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol, press ENTER/MARK to confi rm the highlighted OK prompt. 3. To enter a different name, highlight the name fi eld and press the ENTER/MARK key, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the new letter/numbers and press ENTER/MARK when done. Note: You may use up to 10 alphanumeric characters for the name. 4. To enter a different symbol, highlight the symbol fi eld to the left of the name and press the ENTER/MARK key, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the new symbol and press ENTER/MARK.

48 5. To enter an optional depth, highlight the Depth fi eld to the right of the position coordinates and press the ENTER/MARK key, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a value and press ENTER/MARK. 6. When done, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the OK prompt and press ENTER/MARK to save the waypoint into memory. Creating Waypoints Graphically Waypoints may also be quickly created using the map display. This feature allows you to select any map position with the cursor and create a new waypoint. To mark a map item, select the desired map item with the cursor then press and release the ENTER/MARK key. If you select an item on the map, like a city, the GPSMAP 162 will use the text or name shown on the cartography as the default name. When selecting a map item, the option Create Waypoint will appear in addition to a description of that point and its distance and bearing from your current position. To create a new waypoint graphically: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the cursor to the desired map position. If you want to create the new waypoint at an on-screen map item, highlight the map item on the map display. 2. Press and quickly release the ENTER/MARK key. The New Map Waypoint page appears. (NOTE: Pressing and holding the ENTER/MARK key will mark your current location instead of the cursor location, and bring up the New Waypoint page) If you are using a map item to create a waypoint, an information page(s) for the map item will appear fi rst. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Create Waypt and press ENTER/MARK. The New Waypoint page will now appear. 3. To accept the waypoint with the default name and symbol, press ENTER/MARK. If you are creating a waypoint from an on-screen map item, the name and symbol will automatically refl ect the selected map item s name and symbol. 4. To change the name, symbol or enter a depth, highlight the appropriate fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. Make your changes and press ENTER/MARK when done. 5. After entering and confi rming your changes, highlight OK and press ENTER/MARK. Reference Creating Waypoints Map waypoint from non-map item. Choose Create Waypt to use a map item for a new waypoint. 39

49 Symbol Coordinates Reference Creating and Editing Waypoints New Waypoint Page Name Depth Creating Waypoints By Text Entry Waypoints may also be created by manually entering position coordinates through the Waypt tab on the main menu page. To create a new waypoint by manually entering its coordinates: 1. Press MENU twice to display the main menu page. 2. Highlight the Waypt tab and press MENU. Then highlight New Waypoint and press ENTER/MARK. The New Waypoint page will appear, with the next available waypoint number and the receiver s last known position as the default name and position. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the position coordinates fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. Press UP or DOWN on ARROW KEYPAD to change the digits, and press RIGHT or LEFT to move to the next number position. Press RIGHT at the end of the top line to move to the bottom line. 4. If you want to change the waypoint name, symbol or enter a depth, highlight the desired fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the new information and press ENTER/MARK after the last character in each section. 5. When you have fi nished, highlight OK and press ENTER/MARK. 40 Waypoint Review Page Map Feature Info Tab Reviewing and Editing Waypoints Once you have created and stored a waypoint, it may be reviewed, modified, moved or deleted at any time through the Waypoint Review and Waypoint Edit pages. On the Waypoint Review page, you may change the name, symbol, position coordinates, or depth for the selected waypoint, show the waypoint on the map or delete the waypoint. If the selected waypoint is located on a map item or a MapSource item, tabbed information pages for each map feature will be displayed behind the Waypoint Review page. To review the tabbed information pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired tab. The Waypoint Edit page has all the same options as the Waypoint Review page, except it does not include the tabbed information pages for waypoints located on map features. To access the Waypoint Review page: 1.Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the desired waypoint on the map and press ENTER/MARK.

50 To access the Waypoint Edit page: 1. Press MENU twice, highlight the Waypt tab, and then highlight a waypoint from the By Name, Nearest, or Proximity waypoint lists. Press ENTER/MARK to display the Waypoint Edit page. To change the waypoint name: 1. Highlight the waypoint name fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a new name and press ENTER/MARK when done. To change the waypoint symbol: 1. Highlight the waypoint symbol fi eld to the left of the waypoint name and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired symbol and press ENTER/MARK when done. To change the position coordinates: 1. Highlight the position coordinate fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to edit the coordinates. To drop to the next line, press to the right on the ARROW KEYPAD. Press ENTER/MARK when done. To enter a depth: 1. Highlight the depth fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a depth. Press UP or DOWN to change the digits and press RIGHT or LEFT to move the cursor. Press ENTER/MARK when done. Reference Editing Waypoints Waypoint Edit Page 41

51 Options Menu Reference Waypoint Options Submenu Tabs Waypoint List Status Waypoint Submenus The GPSMAP 162 s Main Menu Page features three submenus in the Waypoints tab, By Name, Nearest, and Proximity, that let you manage a large number of waypoints quickly and efficiently. The submenu tabs also provide a continuously updated nearest waypoints list and a proximity waypoint alarm function that defines an alarm circle around submerged hazards, shallow waters, etc. To access the Main Menu Page/Waypoint (Waypt) submenus: 1. Press MENU twice, then highlight the Waypt tab using the ARROW KEYPAD, then highlight the desired submenu tab. By Name Waypoint List The first waypoint submenu list available from the Waypt tab is the By Name list, which displays a master list of all waypoints currently stored in memory. From the By Name list, you may review, edit, rename or delete individual waypoints, or delete all user waypoints. The total number of stored and available waypoints is displayed at the bottom of the By Name page, with the stored waypoints arranged in numerical/alphabetical order. The following options are available from the By Name submenu of the Waypt tab: New Waypoint creates a new waypoint. Delete Waypoint deletes selected waypoint from list and any route in which it was used. Delete by Symbol deletes waypoints that use the same symbol. Delete All deletes all waypoints from the unit. F Once a waypoint is deleted from the list, it cannot be recovered from the unit. It is advisable to back up important waypoints to a computer using Garmin s MapSource software. 42

52 To display the waypoint menu options: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the By Name tab and press the MENU key. To scroll through and review the waypoint list: 1. With the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the Waypt tab from the Main Menu page and then highlight the By Name tab. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the list in the desired direction. 3. Press ENTER/MARK to review the highlighted waypoint on the Waypoint Edit page. 4. Press ENTER/MARK to return to the list. To create a new waypoint using the waypoint menu, see page 36. To delete an individual waypoint from the list: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press MENU. 2. Highlight Delete Waypoint and press ENTER/MARK. You may also highlight the waypoint, press ENTER/MARK, then highlight Delete and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Press the ENTER/MARK key to confi rm the deletion warning. To delete waypoints by symbol: 1. From the By Name tab, highlight the waypoint to be deleted and press MENU. Select Delete By Symbol and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the symbol of the waypoint(s) to be deleted and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. You may also choose Cancel or press QUIT to stop the deletion. To delete all waypoints or the entire waypoint list: 1. Press the MENU key to select the options window. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Delete All and then press ENTER/MARK. 3. Highlight OK and press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. Reference Waypoint Options Name Field Waypoint List You may also search for a waypoint by name: 1. Highlight the name field and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the first letter of the name. 3. Move to the RIGHT and enter the second letter if you do not see it on the list below. 4. Repeat this until the name appears. Press ENTER/MARK when you see the name. 5. Highlight the name on the list and press ENTER/MARK again to review the waypoint. 43

53 Reference Nearest/Proximity Waypoint Lists Nearest Waypoint List Nearest Waypoint List The second waypoint submenu list available from the Waypt tab is the Nearest list, which shows the ten nearest waypoints that are within 100 miles of your present position. The nearest waypoints are continuously updated to your present position, and provide quick access to the closest points of safety in emergency situations. To scroll through and review the nearest waypoint list: 1. Highlight the Nearest tab, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to scroll through the list in either direction. 2. Press ENTER/MARK to review the highlighted waypoint. 3. To return to the waypoint list, highlight OK and press ENTER/MARK. To select a nearest waypoint as a NAV/MOB destination: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD key to select the desired waypoint. 2. Press NAV/MOB, followed by ENTER/MARK. Proximity Waypoint List The third waypoint submenu list available from the Waypt tab is the Proximity list, which lets you define an alarm circle around a stored waypoint position, and can be used to help you avoid reefs, rocks or restricted waters. Up to ten waypoints may be listed, with a maximum alarm radius of nautical or statute miles or kilometers. If a proximity alarm circle overlaps with an existing alarm circle, a Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint message will appear each time the unit is turned on. If you enter an alarm circle overlap, you will only be alerted to the closest proximity waypoint. Proximity Waypoint List 44

54 The following options are available from the Proximity submenu of the Waypt tab: Add Waypoint adds a waypoint to the proximity list from the waypoint list. Clear Alarm removes selected waypoint from proximity list. Clear All removes all waypoints from proximity list. Reference Proximity Waypoints To display the proximity waypoint menu options: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the Proximity tab and press the MENU key. To add a proximity waypoint: 1. From the Proximity tab menu options, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Add Waypoint and press ENTER/MARK. The Find screen appears. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select a catagory from the Find list. Select a point from the chosen catagory and press ENTER. The Waypoint Review page will be displayed. 3. Press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. The distance fi eld will now be highlighted. 4. Press ENTER/MARK to begin entry of the proximity radius. 5. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter a distance value (to units) and press ENTER/MARK. Proximity Tab Options Menu Find list. 45

55 Reference Going to a Destination Proximity Circle Proximity Waypoint A dashed circle will appear showing the alert boundary for the proximity waypoints. To turn proximity alarms on or off: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the fi eld below Proximity Alarm and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Select the desired ON or OFF setting and press ENTER/MARK. To clear one or all proximity waypoint(s) from the list: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the proximity waypoint to clear and then press the MENU key. 2. To clear a single alarm, highlight the Clear Alarm fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. 3. To clear all proximity waypoints, select the Clear All option and press ENTER/MARK. 4. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the OK prompt and press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. Going to a Destination Using the NAV/MOB key, the GPSMAP 162 provides four ways to navigate to a destination: Go To Waypoint, Follow Track (TracBack), MOB (Man OverBoard), and Follow Route navigation. Once you are actively navigating, you will see a straight line that always runs from the point where you started the GOTO, to the destination. The easiest method for selecting a destination is the Go To function, which lets you select a destination waypoint and quickly sets a direct course from your present position. If you have a waypoint highlighted on a list or the map, Go To <waypoint name> will appear in addition to Go To Waypoint. The Go To function can be accessed from a list of waypoints or graphically from the map display. 46

56 To activate a Go To from the find list: 1. Press the NAV/MOB key. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Go To Point and press ENTER/MARK. The Find list will be displayed. 3. Select a catagory (i.e. Waypoint, City, Facitilies, Transportation) from the Find list, then using the ARROW KEYPAD select a point from that catagory. Press ENTER/MARK to display a review page for the selection, then with the GO TO button highlighted, press ENTER/MARK to begin navigation. Selecting a Go To Graphically A graphical Go To may be used to select one of three items from the map display: an existing waypoint, an on-screen map item (roads, rivers, cities, navaids, etc.), or a new map point (non-map item). If you are selecting a map item as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 162 will automatically use the name of the map item, but the point will not be stored in the waypoint list. See page 39 for creating waypoints using map items. If you are selecting a new map point (non-map item) as the Go To destination, the GPSMAP 162 will automatically create or move a waypoint named MAP at the cursor position. To activate an existing waypoint or map item as a Go To from the map display: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the waypoint or map item on screen and press NAV/MOB. 2. You will see Go To <waypoint name>, then press ENTER/MARK. To activate a new map point (non-map item) as a Go To from the map display: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to move the arrow cursor to the desired position. 2. Press NAV/MOB, you will see Go To MAP Point highlighted, then press ENTER/MARK. Reference Going to a Destination Choose a catagory from Find list then select a point from that catagory. The waypoint or map item name will automatically appear when highlighted and NAV/MOB is pressed. 47

57 Reference TracBack Navigation Go To MAP Point allows you to navigate to a spot on the map which is not a waypoint or map item. Highlight Save and press ENTER/MARK to save an active track log. TracBack Navigation (Follow Track) The second method of navigating to a destination is by using the TracBack feature. The TracBack function allows you to retrace your path using the track log automatically stored in the receiver s memory, which will eliminate the need to store waypoints along the way. TracBack routes are created by reducing your track log into a route of up to 30 turns and activating an inverted route along those points. Once activated, a TracBack route will lead you back to the oldest stored track log point, so it s good idea to clear the existing track log at the start of your current trip before you get started. To clear the track log and define a starting point for a TracBack route: 1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page. 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the Track tab, then highlight the Active tab to the right. 3. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the Clear option and press ENTER/MARK. 4. Highlight the OK fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. You must first save the track log before you can use the Follow Track feature. The Save feature allows you to store a track log from certain times and dates. To save a track log: 1. From the Main Menu, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Track tab, then highlight the Active tab to the right. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the Save option and press ENTER/MARK. 3. From the Save Back Through window, highlight the desired time, date, or Entire Log and press ENTER/MARK. 4. Next, the track will begin saving and then display the Saved Track window when done. The default name, distance and number of points will be displayed. Highlight OK and ENTER/MARK press to save the track. 48

58 To activate a TracBack using the NAV/MOB key: 1. Press the NAV/MOB key, then highlight the Follow Track option and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Highlight the track you wish to follow and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Choose either Original, which will navigate you from the end to the start of your trip, or Reverse, which will navigate you from the start to the end of your trip and press ENTER/MARK. Once a TracBack has been activated, the GPSMAP 162 will take the track log currently stored in memory and divide it into segments called legs. Up to 30 temporary turns will be created to mark the most significant features of the track log in order to duplicate your exact path as closely as possible. To get the most out of the TracBack feature, remember the following tips: Always clear the track log at the point that you want to go back to (dock, etc.). The Record Mode option on the track log setup page must be set to Fill or Wrap. There must be at least two track log points stored in memory to create a TracBack route. If the track log interval is set to the Time option, the route may not follow your exact path (keep the interval set to resolution for best performance). If the receiver is turned off or satellite coverage is lost during your trip, the TracBack will draw a straight line between any point where coverage was lost and where it resumed. If your track log s changes in distance and direction are too complex, 30 waypoints may not mark your path accurately. The receiver then assigns the 30 waypoints to the most significant points of your track, and simplifies segments with fewer changes in direction. To stop TracBack navigation: 1. Press the NAV/MOB key, highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Choose either Yes or No and press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. Default Track name Total Distance Reference TracBack Navigation Check this box to display track Total numberof points You must save a track before using the Follow Track option. 49

59 Reference MOB: Man OverBoard The MOB function allows you to quickly activate a navigation back to a location. MOB The GPSMAP 162 s Man OverBoard function (MOB) lets you simultaneously mark and set a course to a position for quick response to emergency situations. To activate the MOB function: 1. Press and hold the NAV/MOB key or press the NAV/MOB key twice. 2. Press the ENTER/MARK key to confi rm and begin navigating to the MOB position. Once a MOB has been activated, a MOB waypoint with a diver down symbol will be created and the unit will be on an active navigation to that point. Use any of the Navigation Pages to guide you back to the MOB point. The MOB waypoint will be stored in the waypoint list and may be deleted like any other waypoint. To stop navigation to the MOB position: 1. Press the NAV/MOB key, highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Choose either Yes or No and press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. Highlight Yes and press ENTER/MARK to stop navigation. 50

60 Routes The last way to navigate to a destination is to create a user-defined route. The GARMIN GPSMAP 162 system lets you create and store up to 20 reversible routes, with up to 30 waypoints each. Routes can be created and modified in two ways. The first way is to Edit as Text from the Route Review page, allowing you to see a list of the waypoints as you create, review, or modify the route. The second way is from the Edit on Map from the Route Edit map page, allowing you to see each route graphically on-screen as you create, review, or modify the route. All of the GPSMAP 162 s route functions are accessed through the Main Menu page or the NAV/MOB key. F To create a route using text from the Route Review page: 1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Route tab and press the MENU key to display the route options page. 3. Select the New Route option and press ENTER/MARK. 4. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the fi rst fi eld under the word Waypoint and press ENTER/MARK. 5. From the Find list, choose a catagory, then choose a point from that catagory. Press ENTER/MARK to display a review page. With the OK button highlighted press ENTER/MARK to place the selected point in the route. The next fi eld down on the list will automatically highlight. 6. Keep using the methods on steps 4 and 5 until the desired route points have been entered in the order you want to navigate to them. Press QUIT to return to the Route List page. Note: To use map items as route points, you will need to either already have them saved as a waypoint or create the route graphically on the Route Edit map page. Reference Creating Routes Route Tab and Route Options Menu Choose a waypoint from either the By Name or Nearest tab list. 51

61 52 Reference Creating Routes You will see ADD below the cursor as you add points. To stop editing, press MENU and select Edit as Text or Stop Editing Route. To create a route graphically from the Route Review page: 1. Press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu page. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Route tab, then press the MENU key to display the route options page. 2. Select the New Route option and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Press MENU, highlight Create on Map and press ENTER/MARK. 4. To add an existing waypoint or map item to the route, use the arrow cursor to highlight the desired waypoint or map item on screen and press ENTER/MARK. To add a map location to the route that is not an existing waypoint or map item, you must mark it as a new waypoint. Use the arrow cursor to select the desired map position and press ENTER/MARK. Press ENTER/MARK again to confi rm the new waypoint. You may also change the name and symbol of the new waypoint (see page 41). 5. As you add each new waypoint to the route, the data window just above the map display will show the waypoint/map item name or Map Pointer, bearing and distance from your location, and coordinates of the cursor. The top data window shows the name of the route as it is being created, using the beginning and end points as the default name. The bottom of the display shows the number of available and used points. A route line appears on the map to indicate each completed leg, and a dotted line appears to indicate the distance and bearing to the arrow cursor from the last route waypoint. 6. Repeat steps 4 and 5 until you have fi nished defi ning all route waypoints. 7. To change the route name, press MENU, then select Edit Route Name and press ENTER/MARK. The route name will be highlighted. Press ENTER/MARK to highlight the fi rst character, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to change the character and move to the next space. Press ENTER/MARK when you are done changing the route name, then QUIT to return to the route list. 8. When fi nished, press MENU, highlight either Edit as Text to return to the Route Review page, or Stop Editing Route (or press QUIT) to return to the Route List page, then press ENTER/MARK; or just press QUIT.

62 Route List Page The GPSMAP 162 Route List page displays all the routes currently stored in memory, along with a descriptive name for each route. Once a route has been created, it can be activated and used for navigation with the NAV/MOB key. A route may be followed in the same sequence as it was originally created, or you can invert the route and navigate from the end waypoint back to the beginning waypoint. From the Route list menu, you may choose New Route (pg 51), Copy, Delete Route, or Delete All. To activate a route with the NAV/MOB key: 1. From any page, press the NAV/MOB key, then using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight Follow Route and press ENTER/MARK. (If you highlight a route from the Route List or Route Review page and press NAV/MOB, the window will automatically display, Follow <the route name>.) 2. Highlight the route you wish to navigate and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Choose Activate or Invert and Activate and press ENTER/MARK. ( Activate will use the route as is, Invert and Activate will reverse the route then activate it.) To deactivate (stop navigation) of a route: 1. Press the NAV/MOB key, highlight Stop Navigation and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Choose either Yes or No and press ENTER/MARK to confi rm. To copy or delete a route: 1. From the Route List, using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the route you want to copy or delete and press MENU. 2. Choose either Copy or Delete Route and press ENTER/MARK and with OK highlighted, press ENTER/MARK again to confi rm a deletion. To delete all routes: 1. From the Route List, press MENU. 2. Highlight Delete All and press ENTER/MARK and with OK highlighted, press ENTER/MARK again to confi rm the deletion. Reference Route List Page If you highlight a route name from the Route List and press NAV/MOB, the name will automatically appear. Route List Options Menu 53

63 54 Route Name Route Points Reference Route Review Page Data Totals Route Review Options Menu Data Fields Route Review Page Once you have created a route, the Route Review page allows you to review and modify the route displayed. To view the Route Review page: 1. Press MENU twice, then highlight the Route tab. 2. Highlight the name of the route you wish to review and press ENTER/MARK. The Route Review page also allows you to enter your own 15-character name for any listed route. By default the name includes the first and last waypoints in the route. To enter a custom route name: 1. From the Route Review page, highlight the name fi eld and press ENTER/MARK to begin editing. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the desired name and press ENTER/MARK when fi nished. Once you are on the Route Review page, you may review the route points (waypoints or map items) one at a time from the list: To review individual route points: 1. Highlight the desired point and press ENTER/MARK. 2. On the Waypoint Review page, you may choose Delete (permanently delete the waypoint from the unit) Show On Map (show the selected point on the Map Page) or Next (highlight the next point on the route list). If the route point is a map item, you may choose Create Waypt to turn it into a permanent waypoint. Once you are back on the Route Review page, the next point in the route will automatically be highlighted. This allows you to review each point on the route by pressing only ENTER/MARK repeatedly. Route Review Menu Options Menu options available from the Route Review page are Edit on Map, Insert/Add Waypoint, Remove Waypoint, Invert, Plan Route, and Delete Route.

64 Edit on Map this option allows you to review and modify the route displayed through a pop-up window menu for each point (waypoint or map item) on a map page. You may also use the cursor to insert a new route point on a route leg, and review the waypoint or map item. To edit the route on the map: 1. From the Route Review page options menu, select Edit on Map and press ENTER/MARK. To review or modify a route point: 1. Place the cursor on a route point and press ENTER/MARK, or press MENU and select Edit as Text. On the Waypoint Review page, you may review and modify the waypoint name, symbol, coordinates, and depth, just like on the Waypoint Edit page (see page 41). Make any desired changes and press ENTER/MARK again when done. To remove a route point: 1. Place the cursor on the desired point and press MENU. Select Remove and press ENTER/MARK. To move a route point: 1. Place the cursor on the desired point and press MENU. Select Move and press ENTER/MARK. The cursor will now have Move displayed below it. 2. Move the cursor to the new map position and press ENTER/MARK to relocate the point. To add turns at the beginning or end of the route: 1. Select the fi rst or last route waypoint with the map cursor, and press MENU. 2. Highlight the Add option and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Move the cursor to the new point or position and press ENTER/MARK. 4. If you are not inserting an existing waypoint, press ENTER/MARK to confi rm the new waypoint. 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to insert additional waypoints, or press QUIT to fi nish. Reference Editing Routes Select a route waypoint on the map, then press ENTER/MARK to review the wayopint. Choose Edit as Text to return to the Route Page 55

65 Reference Editing Routes Highlight the route leg on which you wish to insert a waypoint and press ENTER/MARK. The GPSMAP 162 s Edit on Map mode also allows you to insert a new route waypoint in any route leg using the map cursor. To insert a new point between two existing route waypoints: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the leg you want to insert the new waypoint in (the route line will highlight and change to a dotted line when the leg is selected) and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Move the cursor to the new map position, existing waypoint, or map item (You will see ADD below the arrow and the route lines will move with the arrow), and press ENTER/MARK. 3. If you are not inserting an existing point, press ENTER/MARK to confi rm the new waypoint. Insert/Add Waypoint Allow you to insert a waypoint into the list of route points or add a point(s) onto the end of the route. To insert a point into the route or add a point to the end: 1. From either the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the point you wish to insert the new point before (to add a point to the end, highlight the blank fi eld at the bottom of the list). 2. Press MENU, highlight Add Waypoint or Insert Waypoint and press ENTER/MARK. 3. From the Find list, select a point to be inserted/added and press ENTER/MARK. Remove Waypoint Allows you to remove a point (waypoint or map item) from a route. This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. To remove a point from a route: 1. From either the Route Review or Active Route pages, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the point to remove and press MENU. 2. Highlight Remove Waypoint and press ENTER/MARK. Drag the route leg to an existing waypoint (shown), map item, or a blank spot on the map to create a new route point. 56

66 Invert The Invert function will reverse the route you choose. This option is available from both the Route Review and Active Route Pages. To invert a route: 1. From the Route Review or Active Route page, press MENU. 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight Invert and press ENTER/MARK. Plan Route The Route Review and Active Route pages also display trip-planning information for each leg or the entire route. Available information includes Course, ETA, Fuel (to point), Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise and Sunset (at point location) and Time To (point). To use the Plan Route feature: 1. To select the desired planning fi gure, highlight the desired route from the Route List and press ENTER/MARK to display the Route Review page. If you have an active route, you may also do the following from the Active Route page: 2. One of nine available planning fi gures appears to the right of each route waypoint and its distance. Use the LEFT/RIGHT keys on the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired item. 3. To enter planning information, Press MENU, select Plan Route from the options list, and press ENTER/MARK. Enter the fi gures for Speed, Fuel Flow, Depart(ure) Time, and Depart(ure) Date. Press QUIT to return to the Route Plan Page. F Fuel flow rates on your unit are measured in units per hour. System setting changes for units of measure (statute, nautical or metric) do not affect the fuel flow measure. You should enter fuel flow rates based upon available information for your vehicle (operator s manual, performance specifications, etc.) and make note of the desired units of measure (gallons, liters, etc.). Delete Route deletes route and any map item points within route. To delete a route: 1. From the Route Review page press MENU. 2. Highlight Delete Route and press ENTER/MARK and ENTER/MARK again to confi rm the deletion. Reference Editing Routes Press LEFT or RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD to change the data field. Plan Route Data Fields 57

67 Reference Active Route Page Active Route Page Active Route Page Whenever you have activated a route in the GPSMAP 162 system, the Active Route page shows each point (waypoint or map item) of the active route, with the point name, distance and choice of Course, ETA, Fuel to point, Leg Distance, Leg Fuel, Leg Time, Sunrise and Sunset at point location, or Time To point for each point from your present position. The current destination point, the active point, is marked with an arrow icon. As you navigate a route, the waypoint list will automatically update to indicate the next active point first. The Active Route and Route Review pages share many of the same features and options. The following route options are available from the active route page: Edit on Map see page 55 for instructions. Add Waypoint see page 56 for instructions. Remove Waypoint see pages 55 for instructions. Invert see page 57 for instructions. Plan Route see page 57 for instructions. Re-evaluate recalculates and reactivates the current route data. Re-evaluate reactivates the current route and selects the route leg closest to your current position as the active leg. The active leg defines the current from and to waypoints. To Re-evaluate an active route: 1 From the Active Route page, press MENU. 2. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight Re-evaluate and press ENTER/MARK to recalculate. Active Route Page Menu Options 58

68 Main Menu Page The GPSMAP 162 s Main Menu Page provides access to various waypoint, system, navigation and interface management, and setup menus in an easy to use tab format. The Main Menu page is available from any page in the GPSMAP 162 s system, and is accessed through the MENU key. See pages 2-3 for additional instructions changing settings and entering data. To access the Main Menu Page: 1. Press MENU twice. The 13 Menu tabs are divided into categories by function. To select a Menu tab from the Main Menu page: 1. Move the ARROW KEYPAD UP or DOWN to highlight the tab you want to view. The information for the highlighted tab will automatically appear to the right. 2. If you want to highlight any of the tab items, press to the RIGHT on the ARROW KEYPAD, then move UP or DOWN to select individual items. 3. You may then press either MENU for additional submenu options or press ENTER/MARK to make changes to the highlighted item. 4. Press LEFT on the ARROW KEYPAD to get back to the Menu tab list. Pressing QUIT will take you out of the Main Menu page. The Main Menu tabs are: Waypt allows you to create, edit or delete waypoints. See pages Route allows you to create, edit, activate or delete routes. See pages Track lets you record a track, define how it is recorded and displayed. Trip provides trip speeds, odometers, averages, and trip timers. Time sets up time format, time zones, and daylight savings. Reference Main Menu Tabs Main Menu Tabs Submenu Tabs Main Menu Page 59

69 60 Reference Main Menu: Track Tab Active Track Tab Saved Track Tab Pages allows user to determine which of the main pages will be displayed. Map sets up Map Page features, zooms, and text size. See pages Systm defines beeper and simulator, restores setup, and displays software version. Units defines position format, datum, heading, and distance and speed units. Comm interface settings for use with a PC or second device. Alarm sets up alarms for anchor drag, arrival, off course, and clock. Celes Celestial page shows sun/moon time cycles and positions Tide Tide page show 12 hour tide chart with levels and times Track Tab lets you specify whether or not to record a track log (an electronic breadcrumb trail recording of your path), define how it is recorded, or save track log data for future use. The Track tab Page also provides an indicator of the memory used for the active track log and options to clear the track memory or start a TracBack route. See pages for TracBack information. The Track submenu is divided in two tabs: Active tab and the Saved tab. The Active tab is for the active log (the log currently being recorded). It displays track memory used and current settings. The Saved tab displays and manages a list of any saved track logs, allows TracBack activation, map display of saved logs. The active log stores up to approximately 2000 track log points, based upon the criteria specified in the Track settings. Up to 10 track logs may be saved in memory, with up to 250 track log points in each saved log. For the Active tab, the following settings are available: Record Mode lets you select one of three track recording options: Off No track log will be recorded. Note that selecting the Off setting will prevent you from using the TracBack feature. Fill a track log will be recorded until the track memory is full. Wrap A track log will be continuously recorded, wrapping through the available memory (replacing the oldest track data with new data).

70 Interval defines the frequency at which the track plot is recorded. Three interval settings are available: Time records track plot based on a user-defined time interval. Resolution records track plot based upon a user-defined variance from your course over ground. The resolution option is the default setting and is recommended for the most efficient use of memory and TracBack performance. The distance value (entered in the value field) is the maximum error allowed from the true course before recording a track point. Distance records track based on a user-defined distance between points. Value defines the distance or time used to record the track log. Save allows you to save the current active track log. Clear allows you to clear the active track log currently stored in memory. For the Saved tab, the following menu options are available: Show Map displays the saved track log on a Track Map page. Delete Track deletes highlighted saved track log from memory. Delete All deletes all saved track logs from memory. You may also activate a TracBack from any of the saved tracks on this tab. To activate a TracBack from the Saved tab list: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the track you wish to use for a TracBack and press NAV/MOB. 2. The Follow <track name> will automatically appear highlighted. Press ENTER/MARK. 3. Choose either Original, which will navigate you from the end to the start of your trip, or Reverse, which will navigate you from the start to the end of your trip and press ENTER/MARK. Reference Main Menu: Track Tab You can use the Show Map option to display a saved track. The track name will automatically appear when highlighted on the Saved list and NAV/MOB is pressed. 61

71 Reset Options Non-Selectable Data Field Reference Main Menu: Trip, Time and Pages Tabs Trip Tab Time Tab Data Fields Selectable Data Fields Trip Tab displays Trip Odometer, Moving Average speed, Total Average speed, Maximum Speed, Stopped Time, Moving Time, Total Time, and Odometer. You may reset the data by choosing from Reset Trip, Reset Odometer, Reset Max Spd (speed), or Reset All and pressing ENTER/MARK. Time Tab displays the current time and date, allows you to adjust the 12 or 24 hour time format, enter a time zone and adjust for daylight savings to show correct local time. The following options are available: Time Format choose from 12 or 24 hour (military) time format. Time Zone- choose your correct time zone to show correct local time or enter a UTC Offset. The UTC (also called Greenwich Time) offset is how many hours you are ahead or behind the time line. See the table on page 74 for time offsets. Daylight Savings choose from Auto, On, or Off to adjust for daylight savings. Pages Tab allows you to turn on/off any of the main pages or Jump To a particular page. To select/deselect a main page: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the box to the left of the page name. Pressing ENTER/MARK will select/deselect that page. When a page is selected, a will appear in the box. You must leave at least one page checked. You may also press Menu and choose from one of the following and press ENTER/MARK: Enable All Pages selects all pages. Basic Chartplotter selects Map page only. Nav Tools Only selects Compass, Highway, and Active Route pages only. To Jump To a specific page: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Jump To option to the right of the desired page and press ENTER/MARK. 62

72 Systm (System) tab controls system setting for beeper, speed filter, languages, system mode, simulator controls, restores factory settings, and displays software version. The following settings are available: Beeper controls audible beep. Select from Off, Alarms Only (sounds for alarms/messages), or Key and Alarm (sounds for key presses and alarms/messages). Speed Filter averages speed-readings. Choose from Off, Auto (automatically controls filtering), or On (allows you to enter a value from 1 to 255 seconds). Language select from 11 languages for the unit s on-screen display. System Mode select from Normal (Normal Navigation) or Simulator (For practice ONLY) Track Control* Auto Track will steer to the current navigation point. User Track allows you to enter a heading in the Track field. Speed* lets you enter a speed. Track* lets you enter a heading. Set Position* allows to set your location while in simulator mode. See page 11, starting with step 2, for additional instructions. Reference Main Menu: Systm (System) Tab Pages Tab * These fields will only appear when the unit is in Simulator Mode. The following options are available by pressing MENU from the Systm tab: Restore Garmin Setup restores all settings to Garmin s original setup values for the entire unit. Software Version displays the unit s software, basemap version and Unit ID. Systm (System) Tab 63

73 Reference Main Menu: Units Tab I The Units tab settings will affect how navigation information is displayed on the GPSMAP 162. When in doubt, seek assistance. If you are using a map or chart in conjunction with your GPS, make sure the settings under the Units tab of the GPSMAP 162 match that of the map or chart. This information should be displayed somewhere on the map or chart. If the information is not present, contact the map or chart maker to determine what position format, datum, heading and units of measure are being used for the map or chart. Units Tab defines Position Format, Map Datum, Heading, Distance, Speed, Elevation, Depth and Temperature. The following settings are available: Position Format is used to change the coordinate system in which a given position reading is displayed. You should only change the position format if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different position format or wish to use a format you are familiar with. The default format is latitude and longitude in degrees, minutes, and thousandths of a minute (hddd mm.mmm ). The following additional formats are available: hddd.ddddd latitude/longitude in decimal degrees only hddd mm ss.s latitude/longitude in degrees, minutes, seconds UTM/UPS Universal Transverse Mercator / Universal Polar Stereographic grids British Grid Dutch Grid Finnish KKJ27 German Grid Irish Grid Maidenhead MGRS New Zealand Qatar Grid Swedish Grid Swiss Grid Taiwan Grid Loran TD User Grid W Malayan RSO For additional information on Loran TD setup, see pages Units Tab I Map Datum allows you to select the datum reference used to determine a given position. The default setting is WGS 84. Datums are used to describe geographic positions for surveying, mapping, and navigation and are not actual maps built in the unit. Although over 100 datums are available (as listed on pages 77-78), you should only change the datum if you are using a map or chart that specifies a different datum. WARNING: Selecting the wrong map datum can result in substantial position errors. When in doubt, use the default WGS 84 datum for best overall performance.

74 Heading lets you select the reference used in calculating heading information. You can select from Auto Mag Var, True, Grid and User Mag Var. Auto Mag Var provides magnetic north heading references which are automatically determined from your current position. True provides headings based upon a true north reference. Grid provides headings based on a grid north reference (and is used in conjunction with the grid position formats described on page 64). User Mag Var allows you to specify the magnetic variation at your current position and provides magnetic north heading references based upon the variation you enter. To enter a user defined magnetic variation: 1. With the Heading fi eld set to User Mag Var, highlight the heading reference fi eld (immediately to the right) and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to enter the magnetic variation at your current position and press ENTER/MARK. I WARNING: If User Mag Var is selected, you must periodically update the magnetic variation as your position changes. Using this setting, the unit will not automatically calculate and update the magnetic variation at your present position. Failure to update this setting may result in substantial differences between the information displayed on your unit and external references, such as a magnetic compass. Reference Main Menu: Units Tab You may manually enter a magnetic variation. Distance, Speed and Elevation lets you select the desired units of measure for distance, speed and elevation readouts in Nautical (nm, kt, ft), Statute (mi, mh, ft) or Metric (km, kh, mt) terms. Depth lets you select the desired units of measure for depth in Feet (ft), Fathoms (fa) or Meters (mt). Temperature lets you select the desired units of measure for temperature in Fahrenheit ( F) or Celsius ( C). 65

75 Data Transfer Progress 66 Reference Main Menu: Comm Tab Comm Tab Serial Data Formats Comm Tab Transfer Modes Comm (Communications) tab lets you control the input/output format used when connecting your GPSMAP 162 to external NMEA devices, a DGPS beacon receiver, a personal computer, another Garmin GPSMAP 162/168, etc. Eight format settings are available: Garmin Data Transfer the proprietary format used to upload/download MapSource data, exchange waypoint, route, track, almanac, and proximity data with a PC or another GARMIN GPSMAP 162/168. When you select Garmin Data Transfer, there are 11 Transfer Modes to choose from: Host, Request Almanac, Request Proximity, Request Routes, Request Tracks, Request Waypoints, Send Almanac, Send Proximity, Send Routes, Send Tracks and Send Waypoints. Garmin DGPS used to connect the GPSMAP 162 with a Garmin DGPS beacon receiver. NMEA In/NMEA Out supports the input/output of standard NMEA 0183 version 2.3 data, and sonar NMEA input support for the DPT, MTW and VHW sentences. See Appendix H on page 85 for the Advanced NMEA Setup feature. Text Out outputs simple text (ASCII) output which contains time, position, and velocity data. RTCM In allows DGPS input using a standard RTCM format, without any output capabilities. RTCM In/NMEA Out allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format and also provides NMEA 0183 version 2.3 output. RTCM In/Text Out allows Differential GPS (DGPS) input using a standard RTCM format and also provides simple text (ASCII) output which contains time, position, and velocity data. None provides no interfacing capabilities. To select an input/output format: 1. Highlight the Serial Data Format fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired setting and press ENTER/MARK. To select a transfer mode: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select Garmin Data Transfer in the Serial Data Format fi eld. 1. Highlight the Transfer Mode fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to select the desired setting and press ENTER/MARK. To restore the Serial Data Format settings to the default Garmin Data Transfer : 1. From the Comm tab, press MENU, highlight Restore Defaults and press ENTER/MARK.

76 If Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out format is selected, additional fields are provided to control a GARMIN differential beacon receiver directly from your GPSMAP 162. You may have the unit automatically scan for the DGPS beacon signal or you can enter the beacon frequency and bit rate on the unit and the information will be used to tune the beacon receiver. To have the unit automatically scan for a frequency: 1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Beacon fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Highlight Scan and press ENTER/MARK. The numbers in the Frequency fi eld will change as the unit scans from 284 khz to 325 khz, 200 bit rate, then 100, at 6-second intervals. To restart the scan: 1. Press MENU, highlight Restart Scan and press ENTER/MARK. To manually enter a frequency and bit rate: 1. With the unit set to Garmin DGPS or RTCM In/NMEA Out, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the Beacon fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Highlight User and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Highlight the Frequency or Bit Rate fi eld, press ENTER/MARK, then enter a frequency or bit rate and press ENTER/MARK when done. The Status field will show one of the following: Tuning unit is attempting to tune to the specified frequency and bit rate. Scanning unit is automatically scanning through the frequencies and bit rates. Receiving unit is receiving DGPS signal and ready for operation. Check Wiring unit is not making connection with DGPS receiver. When the unit is receiving a DGPS signal, the SNR (Signal to Noise Ratio) and Distance fields will show data. The SNR range is 0dB to 30dB, with 30 being the best. The Distance may or may not show data, depending upon the signal being broadcast from the DGPS site. Reference Main Menu: Comm tab You may also manually enter a bit rate and frequency. SNR and Distance will show data when signal is received. Status Field 67

77 68 Reference Main Menu: Comm and Alarm Tabs Alarm Tab Press ENTER/MARK to acknowledge an alarm. The DGPS beacon transmitters are operated by the U.S. Coast Guard (or similar government agency in other countries), which is responsible for their accuracy and maintenance. For DGPS transmitter problems or to find the most updated list of frequencies and coverage areas, contact your local USCG, or visit their web site at Alarm Tab allows you to define the alarm setting for Anchor Drag, Arrival, Off Course, Clock, Shallow Water and Deep Water. Anchor Drag sets an alarm to sound when you ve exceeded a specified drift distance. Enter a distance in the distance field and use the control field to turn the alarm on and off. Arrival sets an alarm to sound when you re a specified distance or time away from a destination waypoint. Enter a distance radius or time for sounding the alarm and use the control field to set the alarm to Off, Dist (Distance), or Time. Off Course sets an alarm to sound when you re off a desired course by a specified distance. Enter a distance in the distance field and use the control field to turn the off course alarm on and off. Clock provides an alarm for the system clock. Enter a time in the time field and turn the alarm on and off from the control field menu. Remember to enter alarm times in the same time format (UTC or local) you re using for your system. The unit must be on for the clock alarm to work. Shallow Water/Deep Water set alarms to sound when you enter an area of specified depth that is too shallow and/or too deep. Enter a depth in the distance fields and use the control fields to turn the alarms on and off. To set an alarm: 1. Use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the fi eld to the right of the alarm name you wish activate and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Change the mode to On (Dist or Time for the Arrival alarm) and press ENTER/MARK. 3. Highlight the next fi eld to the right and press ENTER/MARK, then enter the desired settings and press ENTER/MARK to fi nish.

78 Celes (Celestial) Tab displays celestial data for sun and moon rise/set, moon phase, and an approximate skyview location of the sun and moon. The moon phase will display the current visible portion of the moon as a light color. You may display this data for your current position, a position from the map, or a point location. Also, you may select a different date and time, or use the current data. The location the unit is using will appear in the Date/Time/Position field. The timetables displayed will be based upon your current time zone. When using a position from another location outside of your time zone, you will need to set the Time Zone for that location under the Time tab on the Main Menu (see page 74). To select a different location: 1. From the Celes tab, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the position fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. The Find page will be displayed. 2. Select a FInd catagory and then select a point from that catagory. Press ENTER/MARK to display a review page then press ENTER/MARK confi m the selection. To change the time or date: 1. From the Celes tab, use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight the date or time and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Enter a new date or time and press ENTER/MARK. To use current date and time: 1. From the Celes tab, press MENU, then use the ARROW KEYPAD to highlight Use Current Date and Time and press ENTER/MARK. This selection will only be available if the current date is not displayed. Date Data Fields Reference Main Menu: Celest (Celestial) Tab Horizon (0 ) Overhead (90 ) Time Position Moon Phase Skyview Window Moon Position Sun Position You may also change the skyview from North Up to Track Up. 69

79 Date Reference Main Menu: Tide Tab Station Name Tide Chart Tide Tab shows a graphical chart which displays tide station information in a 24 hour span starting at midnight station time. You can choose from different dates and over 3000 tide stations around the USA coastline, Alaska, Hawaii, western Canada and several of the Caribbean islands. The top of the page displays the tide station being referenced, with the date below. The top of the chart shows a 24-hour block of local time (LCL) for your position, with the reported station time (STA) appearing at the bottom. Daylight (light bar) and nighttime (dark bar) show across the time scale, with the time progressing from left to right. (Local time scales and sunrise/sunset info may not be available for a few stations). The solid, light vertical lines are in 4-hour increments, and the light, dotted vertical lines are in 1-hour increments. A dark, vertical line (with arrows at the ends of the line) will indicate the time of day when using current date and will intersect the tide graph to show their relation. Event Times Tide Tab Local Time Max. Level High Tide Curve Day Current Time Current Tide Height Low Tide Curve MLLW Min. Level Night Station Time Event Times 70 You can select from a list of nearest stations The tide curve shows as a shaded area, with higher tides being taller and lower tides shorter. The dark, horizontal line (with arrows at the ends of the line) indicates the current tide height. The figure to the left of the line will show the current tide level in feet. The Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW) appears as a solid, vertical line near the bottom of the chart (This line will only appear if the tide ranges to the zero value or below). The numbers directly below/above LCL and STA indicate the maximum/minimum levels, respectively. The four data fields below the chart, indicate event times and levels at which the tide changes starting in the upper left field, going downward, then to the upper right and down again.

80 To search for the nearest tide stations: 1. Highlight the For fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. A list of the Tide Stations nearest to your location will be displayed. If you are not within several miles of any tide stations, the list will indicate None Found. To search for tide stations at a different location, press MENU and select Nearest to Other. To select a tide station from the list: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the desired station and press ENTER/MARK. Reference Main Menu: Tide Tab To change the date for the tide chart: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the On fi eld and press ENTER/MARK. 2. Enter the desired date and press ENTER/MARK. I To use the current date: 1. Press MENU, then highlight Use Today s Date and press ENTER/MARK. WARNING: When you load MapSource data into the GPSMAP 162, the tide station information provided with the unit will be deleted. Replacement tide station data for the GPSMAP 162 can be found on our web site ( If you are loading US BlueChart data, tide information can be included with the charts that you have selected. To use todays date, from the Tide tab, press MENU and with Use Today s Date selcted, press ENTER/MARK To enter a date manually, highlight the On field and press ENTER/MARK. Using the ARROW KEYPAD enter a new date then press ENTER/MARK to accept the change. 71

81 72 Appendix A Loran TD You may change to Loran TD from either the Satellite Page or Units Tab on the Main Menu. Loran TD System LORAN C is a radio navigation aid operated and maintained in the United States by the United States Coast Guard. The name LORAN is an acronym for LOng RAnge Navigation. The LORAN system covers the entire United States and the U.S. Coastal Confluence Zone. From the perspective of a mariner, the system is used for ocean and coastal navigation. It can be used as a supplemental system for harbor and harbor approach navigation, and it is used for inland navigation by recreational vehicles. LORAN TD Feature The LORAN TD (Time Delay) feature eases the transition from using LORAN to using GPS. The GPSMAP unit automatically converts GPS coordinates to LORAN TDs for those who have a collection of LORAN fixes for favorite fishing spots and other waypoints recorded as TDs. You can display your position as a TD or enter waypoints as TDs. The accuracy to be expected from this conversion is approximately thirty meters. When the unit is placed in the LORAN TD format mode, it simulates the operation of a LORAN receiver. Position coordinates may be displayed as TDs, and all navigation functions may be used as if the unit was actually receiving LORAN signals. Using the LORAN TD Format When creating new waypoints using LORAN TD coordinates, you must set the correct LORAN chain number and secondary stations in the Setup TD field before storing the waypoint. After the waypoint is stored in unit memory, it will always reference the LORAN chain number and secondary stations currently selected in the Setup TD field. If you enter a different LORAN chain number, change the secondary stations or offsets in the Setup TD field, the active waypoint information will reflect those changes. Since the GPSMAP unit does not rely on the LORAN signal for navigation, it can reference a different GRI chain and/or secondary stations and still navigate to the location stored in memory. The LORAN Position Format field is located under the Units tab in the Main Menu. The LORAN TD Setup window contains the fields to select the Loran GRI-Chain Number, Primary and Secondary Stations, and TD Offsets.

82 To setup Loran TD from the Main Menu: 1. Using the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the Units tab and then the Position Format fi eld press ENTER/MARK. 2. Highlight Loran TD, press ENTER/MARK, then highlight Setup and press ENTER/MARK. 3. To change the settings of any of the fi ve fi elds, highlight the fi eld, press ENTER/MARK, select/enter the desired setting and press ENTER/MARK. 4. When done, press the QUIT key to return to the Main Menu. To setup Loran TD from the Status Page: 1. Press MENU, then use the ARROW KEYPAD, highlight the Loran TD On and press ENTER/MARK. 2. To change the settings of any of the fi ve fi elds, highlight the fi eld, press ENTER/MARK, select/enter the desired setting and press ENTER/MARK. 3. When done, press the QUIT key to return to the Status Page. If the active GRI Chain, secondary stations or offsets have been changed since the waypoint was created, the waypoint will now reference the active GRI-chain and secondary stations and adjust the TD coordinates accordingly. Remember that the GPS is not relying on the LORAN signal for navigation and actually converts the TD coordinate to a useful LAT/LON coordinate (in the background) before storing the waypoint to memory or using it for navigation. Because of this, the unit can navigate to a TD coordinate anywhere in the world. Appendix A Loran TD Setup Loran TD Setup Page Selecting the Loran Chain Number. 73

83 Appendix B Time Offsets H A simple way to determine your local time offset is how many hours you are behind or ahead of UTC (also called Greenwich or zulu time). Example: EST (Eastern Standard Time) is 5 hours behind UTC, so your offset would be -5. Adding one hour for daylight savings would make EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) - 4. Subtract an hour for each time zone as you travel west. Offsets for Continental U.S. would be: EST -5 EDT -4 CST -6 CDT -5 MST -7 MDT -6 PST -8 PDT -7 The chart below gives an approximate UTC (Universal Time Coordinate) time offset for the various longitudinal zones. Check with local charts for more detailed information. If you are in daylight savings time, add one hour to the offset. Longitudinal Zone Offset Longitudinal Zone Offset W180.0º to W172.5º -12 E007.5º to E022.5º +1 W172.5º to W157.5º -11 E022.5º to E037.5º +2 W157.5º to W142.5º -10 E037.5º to E052.5º +3 W142.5º to W127.5º -9 E052.5º to E067.5º +4 W127.5º to W112.5º -8 E067.5º to E082.5º +5 W112.5º to W097.5º -7 E082.5º to E097.5º +6 W097.5º to W082.5º -6 E097.5º to E112.5º +7 W082.5º to W067.5º -5 E112.5º to E127.5º +8 W067.5º to W052.5º -4 E127.5º to E142.5º +9 W052.5º to W037.5º -3 E142.5º to E157.5º +10 W037.5º to W022.5º -2 E157.5º to E172.5º +11 W022.5º to W007.5º -1 E172.5º to E180.0º +12 W007.5º to E007.5º 0 74

84 The GPSMAP 162 uses an on-screen pop-up message system to alert you to unit operating characteristics. Press the ENTER key to acknowledge and return to the page you were viewing. Alarm Clock The alarm clock has sounded. Anchor Drag Alarm You have drifted out of the specified distance range. Antenna Input Shorted To Ground Check antenna wiring/connections or antenna replacement. Approaching Waypoint You are a specified alarm distance from a destination waypoint. Arrival At Waypoint You have arrived at the destination waypoint. Basemap Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal problem with unit. Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service (pg. iv) to have the unit serviced. Can t Unlock Maps A valid unlock code has not been entered for locked MapSource cartography. See the MapSource owner s manual for more information on unlock codes and locked map data. Database Error Internal problem with unit. Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service (pg. iv) to have the unit serviced. Lost Satellite Reception The unit has lost satellite signals. Check antenna connections or try moving to a location with a clear view of the sky. Memory (RAM) Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal problem with unit. Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service (pg. iv) to have the unit serviced. Memory (ROM) Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal problem with unit. Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service (pg. iv) to have the unit serviced. No DGPS Position No differential correction data is available or not enough data is available to compute a DGPS position. No Tide Stations For That Area No tide stations within 100 miles of the specified point. Try another area. Off Course Alarm You have exceeded the specified off-course distance. Processor Failed Unit Needs Repair Internal problem with unit. Contact your dealer or GARMIN Customer Service (pg. iv) to have the unit serviced. Proximity Alarm List is Full You have used all ten proximity waypoints. Appendix C Messages 75

85 Appendix C Messages Proximity Alarm Waypoint You have entered the alarm radius for the proximity waypoint indicated. Proximity Overlaps Another Proximity Waypoint The alarm radius specified overlaps the area specified for another proximity waypoint. Adjust distance. Route Already Exists: <route name> You have entered a route name that already exists in memory. Modify route name or delete the previous route name. Route Does Not Exist: <route name> Route has been renamed or removed from memory and cannot be used. Route Is Full You have attempted to add more than 30 points to a route. Reduce number of points or create second route. Route Memory Is Full Can t Create Route Maximum amount of 20 routes already in unit memory and no additional routes can be added until existing ones are removed. Route Truncated Uploaded route from other device has more than 30 points. Reduce number of points. Running Simulator Unit is in simulator (practice) mode. Track Already Exists: <track name> You have entered a saved track name that already exists in memory. Modify track name or delete the previous track name. Track Memory Is Full Can t Create Track Track log memory is full. No additional track log data can be stored without deleting old data to create memory space. Track Truncated A complete upload track will not fit into memory. The oldest track log points were deleted to make space for the most recent data. Transfer Complete The unit has finished uploading/downloading information to the connected device. Waypoint Already Exists: <waypoint name> You have entered a waypoint name that already exists in memory. Modify waypoint name or delete the previous waypoint name. Waypoint Memory Is Full Can t Create Waypoint You have used all 500 waypoints available. Delete unwanted waypoints to make space for new entries. 76

86 Adindan Afgooye Adindan- Ethiopia, Mali, Senegal, Sudan Afgooye- Somalia Chua Astro Corrego Alegr Chua Astro- Paraguay Corrego Alegre- Brazil Appendix D AIN EL ABD 70 AIN EL ANBD Bahrain Island, Saudi Arabia Djakarta Djakarta (Batavia)- Sumatra Island (Indonesia) Map Datums Anna 1 Ast 65 Anna 1 Astro Cocos I. ARC 1950 ARC Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Swaziland, Zaire, Zambia, Zimbabwe ARC 1960 Kenya, Tanzania Dos 1968 Dos Gizo Island (New Georgia Islands) Dutch Dutch Easter Isld 67 Easter Island 1967 F Ascnsn Isld 58 Ascension Island Ascension Island Astro B4 Sorol Sorol Atoll- Tern Island Astro Bcn E Astro Beacon E - Iwo Jima Astro Dos 71/4 Astro Dos 71/4- St. Helena Astr Stn 52 Astronomic Stn Marcus Island Aus Geod 66 Australian Geod Australia, Tasmania Island Aus Geod 84 Australian Geod Australia, Tasmania Island Austria Austria Bellevue (IGN) Efate and Erromango Islands Bermuda 1957 Bermuda Bermuda Islands Bogota Observ Bogota Obsrvatry- Colombia Campo Inchspe Campo Inchauspe- Argentina Canton Ast 66 Canton Astro Phoenix Islands Cape Cape- South Africa Cape Canavrl Cape Canaveral- Florida, Bahama Islands Carthage Carthage- Tunisia CH-1903 CH Switzerland Chatham 1971 Chatham Chatham Island (New Zealand) European 1950 European Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland European 1979 European Austria, Finland, Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland Finland Hayfrd Finland Hayford- Finland Gandajika Base Gandajika Base- Republic of Maldives GDA Geocentric Datum of Australia Geod Datm 49 Geodetic Datum 1949-New Zealand Guam 1963 Guam Guam Island Gux 1 Astro Guadalcanal Island Hjorsey 1955 Hjorsey Iceland Hong Kong 63 Hong Kong 1963 Hu-Tzu-Shan Taiwan Indian Bngldsh Indian- Bangladesh, India, Nepal Indian Thailand Indian- Thailand, Vietnam Indonesia 74 Indonesia 1974-Indonesia Ireland 1965 Ireland Ireland ISTS 073 Astro ISTS 073 ASTRO 69- Diego Garcia Johnston Island Johnston Island The GPSMAP s built-in world-wide database includes coverage down to 20 n.m. (30 km). Note that the GPSMAP 162 basemap is valid to 75º north and 60º south of latitude. F The User datum is based on a WGS-84-Local datum and is an advanced feature for unlisted or custom datums. Check your local library or on the world wide web for educational materials on datums and coordinate systems. 77

87 78 Appendix D Map Datums Kandawala Kandawala- Sri Lanka Kergueln Islnd Kerguelen Island Kertau 1948 West Malaysia, Singapore L.C. 5 Astro Cayman Brac Island Liberia 1964 Liberia Liberia Luzon Mindanao Luzon- Mindanao Island Luzon Philippine Luzon- Philippines (excluding Mindanao Island) Mahe 1971 Mahe Mahe Island Marco Astro Marco Astro- Salvage Island Massawa Massawa- Eritrea (Ethiopia) Merchich Merchich- Morocco Midway Ast 61 Midway Astro Midway Minna Minna- Nigeria NAD27 Alaska North American Alaska NAD27 Bahamas North American Bahamas (excluding San Salvador Island) NAD27 Canada North American Canada and Newfoundland NAD27 Canal Zn North American Canal Zone NAD27 Caribbn North American Caribbean (Barbados, Caicos Islands, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Grand Cayman, Jamaica, Leeward and Turks Islands) NAD27 Central North American 1927-Central America (Belize, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua) NAD27 CONUS North American Mean Value (CONUS) NAD27 Cuba North American Cuba NAD27 Grnland North American Greenland (Hayes Peninsula) NAD27 Mexico North American Mexico NAD27 San Sal North American San Salvador Island NAD83 North American Alaska, Canada, Central America, CONUS, Mexico Naparima BWI Naparima BWI- Trinidad and Tobago Nhrwn Masirah Nahrwn- Masirah Island (Oman) Nhrwn Saudi A Nahrwn- Saudi Arabia Nhrwn United A Nahrwn- United Arab Emirates Obsrvtorio 66 Observatorio Corvo and Flores Islands (Azores) Old Egyptian Old Egyptian- Egypt Old Hawaiian Old Hawaiian- Mean Value Oman Oman- Oman Ord Srvy GB Old Survey Great Britain- England, Isle of Man, Scotland, Shetland Island, Wales Pico De Las Nv Canary Islands Potsdam Potsdam-Germany Prov S Am 56 Prov South American Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Peru, Venezuela Prov S Chln 63 South Chilean S. Chile Ptcairn Ast 67 Pitcairn Astro Pitcairn Puerto Rico Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands Qatar National Qatar National- Qatar Qornoq Qornoq- South Greenland Reunion Reunion- Mascarene Island Rome 1940 Rome Sardinia Island RT 90 Sweden Santo (Dos) Santo (Dos)- Espirito Santo Sao Braz Sao Braz- Sao Miguel, Santa Maria Islands Sapper Hill 43 Sapper Hill East Falkland Island Schwarzeck Schwarzeck- Namibia SE Base Southeast Base- Porto Santo and Madiera Islands South Asia South Asia- Singapore Sth Amrcn 69 South American Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Venezuela, Trinidad/Tobago SW Base Southwest Base- Faial, Graciosa, Pico, Sao Jorge and Terceira Islands Timbalai 1948 Timbalai Brunei and E. Malaysia (Sarawak and Sabah) Tokyo Tokyo- Japan, Korea, Okinawa Tristan Ast 68 Tristan Astro Tristan da Cunha User User-defined custom datum Viti Levu 1916 Viti Levu Viti Levu/ Fiji Islands Wake-Eniwetok Wake-Eniwetok- Marshall WGS 72 World Geodetic System 72 WGS 84 World Geodetic System 84 Zanderij Zanderij- Surinam

88 Average Speed The average of all second-by-second speed readings since last reset. Bearing (BRG) The compass direction from your present position to a destination waypoint. Course The desired course between the active from and to waypoints. Distance (Dist) The great circle distance from present position to a destination waypoint. Distance to Destination The great circle distance from present position to a GOTO destination, or the final waypoint in a route. Distance to Next The great circle distance from present position to a GOTO destination, or the next waypoint in a route. Elevation Height above Mean Sea Level (MSL). ETA Estimate Time of Arrival. The estimated time you will reach your destination waypoint, based on current speed and track. ETA at Destination The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination, or the final waypoint in a route. ETA at Next The estimated time you will reach a GOTO destination, or the next waypoint in a route. Fuel The fuel required to travel from present position to the indicated route waypoint. Leg Distance The distance between two route waypoints. Leg Fuel The fuel required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint (in sequence) in the route. Leg Time The time required to travel from a route waypoint to the next waypoint (in sequence) in the route. Max Speed The maximum second-by-second speed recorded since last reset. Moving Average Speed Average speed while the unit is moving. Moving Trip Timer Total time the unit has been moving. Appendix E Navigation Terms 79

89 Appendix E Navigation Terms Odometer A running tally of distance travelled, based upon the distance between second-by-second position readings. Off Course The distance you are off a desired course in either direction, left or right. Also referred to as cross-track error or course error. Speed The current velocity at which you are travelling, relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground speed. Time To The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination, or the next waypoint in a route. Also referred to as estimated time en route. Time to Destination The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination, or the final waypoint in a route. Time to Next The estimated time required to reach a GOTO destination, or the next waypoint in a route. To Course The recommended direction to steer in order to reduce course error or stay on course. Provides the most efficient heading to get back to the desired course and proceed along your route. Track The direction of movement relative to a ground position. Also referred to as ground track. Trip Odometer A running tally of distance travelled since last reset. Also see Odometer. Total Average Speed Average speed of unit for both moving and stopped speeds since last timer reset. Total Trip Timer Total time the unit has been in operation since last reset of the trip timers. Turn The angle difference between the bearing to your destination and your current track. L indicates you should turn left, R indicates you should turn right. The degrees indicate the angle you are off course. VMG Velocity Made Good. The speed you are closing in on a destination along a desired course. Also referred to as the vector velocity to your destination. 80

90 Physical Specifications Size: 4.63" H x 6.0" W x 2.75" D (11.7cm x 15.2cm x 7cm) Weight: 1 lb. 6 oz. (.763 kg) Display: 4.2" diagonal (10.7cm) high-contrast, 4-level gray LCD with backlighting (240 x 240 pixels) Case: Fully gasketed, high-impact plastic alloy, waterproof to IEC 529-IPX-7 Temp. Range: 5 F to 158 F (-15 C to 70 C) Performance Receiver: Differential-ready 12 parallel channel receiver tracks all satellites in view Acquisition Times: Warm: Approx. 15 seconds Cold: Approx. 45 seconds AutoLocate: Approx. 5 minutes Update Rate: 1/second, continuous Accuracy: Position*: 15 meters (49 feet) RMS; 1-5 meters (3-15 feet) RMS with optional GARMIN DGPS receiver Velocity: 0.1 knot RMS steady state Dynamics: 6g's * Subject to accuracy degradation to 100m 2DRMS under the U.S. DOD-imposed Selective Availability Program. Appendix F Specifications Power Source: Usage: Fuse: 10-40V DC 4 watts max. AGC/3AG Amp 81

91 Appendix G Antenna Installation Suggested locations for mounting the GA 29 antenna. It is possible to route the coaxial cable either through, or outside the antenna mount. The BNC connector on the coaxial cable can be removed, and the coaxial cable shortened to ease installation. If the BNC connector is removed it must be replaced with a new BNC connector. Installing the GPSMAP 162 The GPSMAP 162 must be properly installed according to the following instructions to get the best possible performance. If you have the 162 with the built-in internal bail mount antenna ( ), you may skip this section and proceed to the next page. For unit s purchased with the external GA 29 antenna ( ), follow the instructions below. To complete the installation, you ll need the appropriate fasteners and a 1 x 14-thread marine antenna mount available at most marine dealers. Mounting the GPS Antenna The antenna should be mounted in a location that has a clear, unobstructed view of the sky in all directions to ensure the best reception. Avoid mounting the antenna where it will be shaded by the boat s superstructure, a radome antenna, or mast. Sailboat users should avoid mounting the antenna high on the mast to prevent inaccurate speed readings caused by excessive heeling. Most marine VHF and LORAN antennas should not seriously degrade the GPS antenna s reception. Never paint the antenna or clean it with harsh solvents. The GARMIN antenna screws directly onto any standard 1 x 14-thread antenna mount. If you need to raise the antenna to avoid shading, try using a 1 x 14-thread extension mast available at most marine dealers. To install the GPS antenna: 1. Screw the antenna directly onto the 1 x 14-thread mount. 2. Route the cable to the mounting location of the display unit. Use the appropriate tie-wraps, fasteners and sealant to secure the cable along the route and through any bulkhead or deck. 3. Once the GPSMAP 162 unit has been installed, connect the cable to the antenna connector on the back of the display unit. Make sure that you turn the antenna cable connector 1/4 turn clockwise to lock the cable into place. 82

92 Mounting the GPSMAP 162 Unit The GPSMAP 162 s compact, waterproof case is suitable for mounting in exposed locations or at the nav station. The unit comes with a gimbal bracket that can be used for surface or overhead mounting. When choosing a location for the display unit, make sure you consider the following conditions: There should be at least a 3 (5 cm) clearance behind the case to allow connection of the antenna (external antenna only), power/data cables. The mounting surface should be heavy enough to support the unit and protect it from excessive vibration and shock. For unit s with the built-in internal bail mount antenna ( ), it should be mounted in a location that has the clearest, most unobstructed view of the sky in all directions to ensure the best reception. Avoid mounting the unit where it will be blocked by the boat s superstructure, a radar arch, or mast. I The temperature range for the GPSMAP 162 is 5 F to 158 F (-15 C to 70 C). Extended exposure to temperatures exceeding this range (in storage or operating conditions) may cause failure of the LCD screen. This type of failure and related consequences are NOT covered by the manufacturer s limited warranty. Appendix G Unit Installation To install the GPSMAP 162 unit: 1. Place the mounting bracket in the desired location. 2. Mark and drill the four mounting holes for the fastener you are using. 3. Fasten the bracket to the surface using the appropriate fastener. 4. Insert the GPSMAP 162 into the mounting bracket. The bracket is designed for a tight fi t to provide additional support when swiveling the unit. 5. Screw the two mounting knobs through the bracket and into the display case. 6. Connect the power/data and antenna cables (external antenna only) to the back of the unit, making sure the locking rings are fully tightened on both connectors. 83

93 Appendix G Wiring and Interfacing Connecting the Power/Data The power/data cable connects the GPSMAP 162 to a volt DC system and provides interface capabilities for connecting external devices. The color code in the diagram below indicates the appropriate harness connections. Replacement fuse is a AGC/3AG Amp fuse Complete information concerning NMEA formats and sentences is available for purchase from NMEA at: NMEA PO Box 3435 New Bern, NC FAX. Interfacing The following formats are supported for connection of external devices: GARMIN proprietary Differential GPS (DGPS), NMEA 0180, 0182, 0183 (versions 1.5, 2.0, 2.3), ASCII Text Output, RTCM SC-104 input (version 2.0). The following are the sentences for NMEA 0183, version 2.3 output: Approved sentences GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGSA, GPGSV, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPRTE, and GPWPL; Proprietary sentences PGRME, PGRMZ, and PSLIB. The GPSMAP 162 also includes NMEA input with support for the WPL sentence and Sonar NMEA input with support for the DPT, MTW and VHW sentences. You can download a copy of GARMIN's proprietary communication protocol the Help and Support section of our website at

94 NMEA Interface If you are going to interface the GPSMAP 162 with another piece of equipment such as a radar or autopilot the unit has to be set to output NMEA data. The NMEA data can be customized to shorten the update time from the unit. If too many NMEA sentences are activated the unit may take longer than 2 seconds to update. Activating the NMEA Data: 1. With the GPSMAP 162 turned on, press the MENU key twice to display the Main Menu. Using the Arrow Keypad, select the COMM tab. 2. Highlight the Serial Data Format fi eld and press ENTER. 3. Select NMEA IN/NMEA OUT and press ENTER. Advanced NMEA Output Setup The GPSMAP 162 NMEA data transmission can be customized to keep the output rate at two seconds. If the unit is setup to output all of the available NMEA sentences, the output rate may exceed two seconds. The Advanced NMEA Output Setup page will allow you to turn On/Off the GPS Status (GSA, GSV), Waypoint/Route (WPL, RTE) and the GARMIN Proprietary sentences. You can also change the precision of the Lat/Lon Minutes. Advanced NMEA Output Setup: 1. With NMEA In/NMEA Out selected, press the MENU key. Select NMEA Setup and press ENTER. 2. To turn a fi eld On/Off, place the highlight over that fi eld and press ENTER. Make a selection and press ENTER again to accept the selection. Appendix H Advanced NMEA Setup Advanced NMEA Setup Page GPSMAP 162 NMEA Sentence Output (NMEA Version 2.30 compliant) Always transmitted: GPRMC, GPGGA, GPGLL, GPBOD, GPBWC, GPVTG, GPXTE, GPRMB Switchable sentences: GPGSA, GPGSV, GPWPL, GPRTE Garmin Proprietary: PGRME, PGRMZ, PGRMM 85

95 86 Appendix I Index A Accessories... vi Accuracy Accuracy Circle...31 Active Route Page... 37, 58 Active Route Page Options...58 Advanced NMEA Setup Alarm Tab...60, 68 Anchor Drag Alarm...68 Arrival Alarm...68 ARROW KEYPAD...1, 3 AutoLocate...21 B Backlighting Bearing Line...31 Bearing/Distance Measuring...29 Beeper...63 Boat Speed...12, 15 By Name Waypoint List...44 C Capabilities... v Cautions... iii Celes(tial) Tab... 60, 69 Changing Data Fields...16, Clearing the Track Log... 17, 48, 61 Clock Alarm Color Mode Comm Tab...60, Compass Page... 14, 35 Compass Page Options Configure Highway Configuring the Map Contrast Setting... 6 Cursor Movement...9, D Data Fields Data Transfer Date/Time... 18, 62, 69 Datum, Map...64, Daylight Savings Time Deep Water Alarm Depth DGPS Interface Settings DGPS Status , Differential Receiver Status Dilution Of Precision (DOP) Distance, Speed and Altitude E Editing Routes Editing Waypoints ENTER/MARK Key... 3, 38 Entering Data... 3 F Fishing Hot Spots Info Follow Track Follow Route... 12, 53 Fuel Flow Full Screen Map G Go To Waypoint Going to a Destination...11, H Heading Highway Page , 36 Highway Page Configuration Highway Page Options How To Index... viii I IN Key... 1 Initialization...4-5, 21 Installation Interfacing... 66, 84

96 K Keypad Usage... 1 L Land Mode...31 Language Selection...63 Local Time Offset...62, 74 Loran TD...21, Loran TD Setup...73 M Main Menu...16, Map Configuration Map Datums...64, Map Page , Cursor...12, 9, Layout Options Map Scales...27 MapSource Info Page...32 Measure Distance/Bearing...29 MENU Key... 1 Messages MOB... 46,50 Moonrise/Moonset N NAV/MOB Key...1, 11-12, Navigation Terms Nearest Tide Station...71 Nearest Waypoint List...44 NMEA Output Formats...66, 84 O Odometers, Trip...62 Off Course Alarm...68 OUT Key... 1 Overzoom...27 P Packing List... vi PAGE Key... 1 Pages Tab...59, 62 Plan Route...57 Position Format...64 Power Off...17 Power On...4, 6 Power/Backlight/Contrast Key... 1 Preface...ii Proximity Waypoints Q QUIT Key... 1 R Receiver Status Re-evaluate Active Route...58 Registration...ii Appendix I Index Restore Garmin Setup...63 Restoring Defaults Reviewing Waypoints...40 Route List Page...53 Route Review Page...54 Routes...51 Activating...12, 53 Copying...53 Creating Deactivating...53 Deleting...53, 57 Editing Insert/Add Turns & Points55-56 Inverting...57 Moving Points...55 Naming...54 Planning...57 Removing Points...54, 55 Reviewing Points...54, 55 87

97 Appendix I Index S Satellite Sky View...18 Selecting Options... 2 Serial Data Format...66 Serial Number... iv Setting Alarms...68 Setup Page Layout , 37 Shallow Water Alarm...68 Signal Strength Bars...5, 18 Simulator...7, 63 Simulator Speed...63 Software Version...63 Specifications...81 Speed, Distance and Altitude...65 Speed Filter...62 Status Page , Status Page Options Sunrise/Sunset...57, 58, 69 Symbols, Waypoint...10, 13, System Tab...60, 63 T Table of Contents... vii Temperature Tide Charts Tide Tab...60, Time Format Time Offsets Time Tab...59, 62 Time Zone TracBack , 61 Track Log Clearing...17, 48, 61 Deleting Saving...48, 61 Showing on Map.30, 37, 49, 61 Track Tab Trip and Fuel Planning Trip Odometers Trip Tab Trip Timers U Units Tab...60, User Datum W WAAS Warnings... iii Warranty... iv Water Mode WaypointLists42, 44 Waypoint Options Waypoints Creating...10, 13, 26-27, Deleting Editing Moving Naming Nearest Proximity Reviewing... 13, 40 Symbols... 10, 13, Viewing Info Welcome Page... ii Wiring Installation Z Zooming...9, 15, 22, 27, 36 88

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